Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 December 1911 · 17:46 local in London
1911-12-12 17:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:46 local time in London on 12 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Dec
1911
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 17:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
12:51
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1911
20
New Moon
Not visible15:40 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon -3°
Dec 1911
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:47 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon 37°
Jan 1912
4
Full Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 1912
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:43 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jan · Moon 26°