Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 December 2167 · 12:34 local in London
2167-12-03 12:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:34 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2167
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 (4°) 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 12:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:45
Next moonset
13:02
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2167
11
New Moon
Not visible13:29 local · Fri, Fri 11 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 2167
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:05 local · Sat, Sat 19 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 2167
26
Full Moon
Above horizon05:57 local · Sat, Sat 26 Dec · Moon 16°
Jan 2168
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:10 local · Sat, Sat 2 Jan · Moon 33°