Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 December 1929 · 02:27 local in London
1929-12-23 02:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:27 local time in London on 23 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Dec
1929
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 (23°) 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 02:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:00
Next moonset
12:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1929
30
New Moon
Not visible23:42 local · Mon, Mon 30 Dec · Moon -66°
Jan 1930
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:11 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 1930
14
Full Moon
Above horizon22:21 local · Tue, Tue 14 Jan · Moon 56°
Jan 1930
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:07 local · Tue, Tue 21 Jan · Moon -44°