Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 December 2096 · 16:08 local in London
2096-12-06 16:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:08 local time in London on 6 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2096
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 16:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:40
Next moonset
13:11
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2096
14
New Moon
Not visible20:06 local · Fri, Fri 14 Dec · Moon -41°
Dec 2096
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:36 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 32°
Dec 2096
29
Full Moon
Above horizon08:23 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon 1°
Jan 2097
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:20 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jan · Moon 20°