Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 December 2107 · 08:17 local in London
2107-12-07 08:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:17 local time in London on 7 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Dec
2107
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 (33°) 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 08:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:29
Next moonset
12:17
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2107
14
New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon 19°
Dec 2107
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:39 local · Thu, Thu 22 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2107
30
Full Moon
Above horizon00:18 local · Fri, Fri 30 Dec · Moon 56°
Jan 2108
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:54 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon -43°