Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 December 2148 · 01:01 local in London
2148-12-03 01:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:01 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Dec
2148
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 (16°) 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 01:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:15
Next moonset
13:09
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2148
11
New Moon
Not visible04:53 local · Wed, Wed 11 Dec · Moon -25°
Dec 2148
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Wed, Wed 18 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 2148
25
Full Moon
Above horizon07:06 local · Wed, Wed 25 Dec · Moon 6°
Jan 2149
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:01 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jan · Moon -19°