Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 December 1915 · 12:59 local in London
1915-12-29 12:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:59 local time in London on 29 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
29 Dec
1915
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 12:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:03
Next moonset
11:29
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1916
5
New Moon
Not visible04:45 local · Wed, Wed 5 Jan · Moon -32°
Jan 1916
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:37 local · Wed, Wed 12 Jan · Moon -20°
Jan 1916
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:29 local · Thu, Thu 20 Jan · Moon -3°
Jan 1916
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:35 local · Fri, Fri 28 Jan · Moon -8°