Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 December 2129 · 21:58 local in London
2129-12-03 21:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:58 local time in London on 3 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2129
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 21:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:21
Next moonset
13:08
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2129
11
New Moon
Not visible12:57 local · Sun, Sun 11 Dec · Moon 17°
Dec 2129
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:49 local · Sun, Sun 18 Dec · Moon -39°
Dec 2129
25
Full Moon
Below horizon14:47 local · Sun, Sun 25 Dec · Moon -10°
Jan 2130
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:08 local · Mon, Mon 2 Jan · Moon -38°