Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 10 December 1933 · 06:24 local in London
1933-12-10 06:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:24 local time in London on 10 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Dec
1933
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 (40°) 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 06:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:38
Next moonset
12:13
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1933
17
New Moon
Not visible02:53 local · Sun, Sun 17 Dec · Moon -50°
Dec 1933
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:09 local · Sat, Sat 23 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 1933
31
Full Moon
Above horizon20:54 local · Sun, Sun 31 Dec · Moon 46°
Jan 1934
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:36 local · Mon, Mon 8 Jan · Moon -29°