Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 December 2118 · 05:42 local in London
2118-12-06 05:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:42 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Dec
2118
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 (44°) 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 05:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:28
Next moonset
12:37
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2118
12
New Moon
Not visible21:45 local · Mon, Mon 12 Dec · Moon -57°
Dec 2118
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Mon, Mon 19 Dec · Moon 30°
Dec 2118
28
Full Moon
Above horizon01:04 local · Wed, Wed 28 Dec · Moon 63°
Jan 2119
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:39 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -47°