Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 December 2161 · 03:31 local in London
2161-12-10 03:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:31 local time in London on 10 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
2161
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 (30°) 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 03:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:59
Next moonset
12:01
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2161
16
New Moon
Not visible22:31 local · Wed, Wed 16 Dec · Moon -55°
Dec 2161
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:57 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon 22°
Jan 2162
1
Full Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 2162
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jan · Moon -6°