Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 December 1930 · 20:07 local in London
1930-12-12 20:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:07 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Dec
1930
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 20:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:45
Next moonset
12:45
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1930
20
New Moon
Not visible01:24 local · Sat, Sat 20 Dec · Moon -62°
Dec 1930
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:59 local · Sun, Sun 28 Dec · Moon -32°
Jan 1931
4
Full Moon
Below horizon13:15 local · Sun, Sun 4 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 1931
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:09 local · Sun, Sun 11 Jan · Moon 29°