Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 December 2115 · 12:54 local in London
2115-12-08 12:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:54 local time in London on 8 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Dec
2115
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 (0°) 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 12:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
12:56
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2115
16
New Moon
Not visible03:28 local · Mon, Mon 16 Dec · Moon -43°
Dec 2115
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:25 local · Tue, Tue 24 Dec · Moon -33°
Dec 2115
31
Full Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Tue, Tue 31 Dec · Moon -1°
Jan 2116
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jan · Moon -3°