Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 December 2091 · 22:55 local in London
2091-12-03 22:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:55 local time in London on 3 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2091
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 22:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:24
Next moonset
13:01
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2091
10
New Moon
Not visible13:54 local · Mon, Mon 10 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 2091
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:29 local · Mon, Mon 17 Dec · Moon 33°
Dec 2091
25
Full Moon
Above horizon21:59 local · Tue, Tue 25 Dec · Moon 50°
Jan 2092
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:07 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jan · Moon 24°