Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 December 1935 · 21:58 local in London
1935-12-17 21:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:58 local time in London on 17 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
1935
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 21:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
11:46
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1935
25
New Moon
Not visible17:50 local · Wed, Wed 25 Dec · Moon -18°
Jan 1936
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:15 local · Wed, Wed 1 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 1936
8
Full Moon
Above horizon18:15 local · Wed, Wed 8 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 1936
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:41 local · Thu, Thu 16 Jan · Moon -47°