Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 December 2121 · 23:39 local in London
2121-12-01 23:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:39 local time in London on 1 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
1 Dec
2121
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 23:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:43
Next moonset
12:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2121
10
New Moon
Not visible00:47 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon -62°
Dec 2121
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:05 local · Wed, Wed 17 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 2121
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:05 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon 60°
Dec 2121
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:17 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon -30°