Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 December 2085 · 05:47 local in London
2085-12-09 05:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:47 local time in London on 9 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Dec
2085
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 (38°) 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 05:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
11:56
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2085
16
New Moon
Not visible22:38 local · Sun, Sun 16 Dec · Moon -58°
Dec 2085
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:42 local · Sun, Sun 23 Dec · Moon 44°
Dec 2085
30
Full Moon
Above horizon23:59 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon 60°
Jan 2086
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Tue, Tue 8 Jan · Moon 17°