Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 December 2088 · 04:58 local in London
2088-12-05 04:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:58 local time in London on 5 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Dec
2088
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 (39°) 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 04:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:38
Next moonset
12:18
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2088
13
New Moon
Not visible00:52 local · Mon, Mon 13 Dec · Moon -56°
Dec 2088
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:52 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon -35°
Dec 2088
28
Full Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon 55°
Jan 2089
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:00 local · Mon, Mon 3 Jan · Moon -45°