Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 December 2170 · 03:44 local in London
2170-12-01 03:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:44 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
2170
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 (41°) 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 03:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
13:24
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2170
7
New Moon
Not visible20:26 local · Fri, Fri 7 Dec · Moon -43°
Dec 2170
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:05 local · Sat, Sat 15 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 2170
23
Full Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Sun, Sun 23 Dec · Moon -4°
Dec 2170
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:07 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon -1°