Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 December 1942 · 02:37 local in London
1942-12-01 01:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:37 local time in London on 1 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Dec
1942
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 (21°) 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 02:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:18
Next moonset
14:02
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1942
8
New Moon
Not visible02:59 local · Tue, Tue 8 Dec · Moon -49°
Dec 1942
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:47 local · Mon, Mon 14 Dec · Moon 33°
Dec 1942
22
Full Moon
Below horizon16:03 local · Tue, Tue 22 Dec · Moon -9°
Dec 1942
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:37 local · Wed, Wed 30 Dec · Moon -38°