Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 December 1940 · 02:45 local in London
1940-12-22 01:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:45 local time in London on 22 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Dec
1940
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 (15°) 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 02:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:12
Next moonset
13:05
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1940
28
New Moon
Not visible21:56 local · Sat, Sat 28 Dec · Moon -41°
Jan 1941
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:40 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 1941
13
Full Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -21°
Jan 1941
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:02 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jan · Moon 9°