Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 2 December 2083 · 12:06 local in London
2083-12-02 12:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:06 local time in London on 2 December. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Dec
2083
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (1°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 12:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
12:19
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2083
9
New Moon
Not visible06:25 local · Thu, Thu 9 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 2083
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:13 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon -11°
Dec 2083
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:52 local · Fri, Fri 24 Dec · Moon 39°
Jan 2084
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:54 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jan · Moon 11°