Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 December 1943 · 21:04 local in London
1943-12-19 20:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:04 local time in London on 19 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
-29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Dec
1943
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 21:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:52
Next moonset
13:43
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1943
27
New Moon
Not visible04:50 local · Mon, Mon 27 Dec · Moon -36°
Jan 1944
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:04 local · Sun, Sun 2 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 1944
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:10 local · Mon, Mon 10 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 1944
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:32 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jan · Moon -35°