Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 December 1941 · 19:48 local in London
1941-12-11 18:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:48 local time in London on 11 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
-34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
1941
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 19:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:54
Next moonset
13:41
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1941
18
New Moon
Not visible11:18 local · Thu, Thu 18 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 1941
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:44 local · Thu, Thu 25 Dec · Moon -12°
Jan 1942
2
Full Moon
Below horizon16:42 local · Fri, Fri 2 Jan · Moon -6°
Jan 1942
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:05 local · Sat, Sat 10 Jan · Moon 33°