Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 December 2102 · 21:04 local in London
2102-12-02 21:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:04 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Dec
2102
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 21:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
12:25
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2102
10
New Moon
Not visible06:16 local · Sun, Sun 10 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 2102
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:50 local · Sat, Sat 16 Dec · Moon 10°
Dec 2102
24
Full Moon
Below horizon11:25 local · Sun, Sun 24 Dec · Moon -13°
Jan 2103
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:51 local · Mon, Mon 1 Jan · Moon -46°