Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 December 1942 · 19:37 local in London
1942-12-30 18:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:37 local time in London on 30 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
-38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 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
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 19:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:20
Next moonset
13:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1943
6
New Moon
Not visible13:38 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 1943
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon -30°
Jan 1943
21
Full Moon
Below horizon11:48 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 1943
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:13 local · Fri, Fri 29 Jan · Moon 22°