Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 December 1938 · 01:17 local in London
1938-12-14 01:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:17 local time in London on 14 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
1938
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 (11°) 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 01:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:07
Next moonset
12:00
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1938
21
New Moon
Not visible18:07 local · Wed, Wed 21 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 1938
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon 13°
Jan 1939
5
Full Moon
Above horizon21:30 local · Thu, Thu 5 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 1939
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:11 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jan · Moon -21°