Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 December 1945 · 08:00 local in London
1945-12-26 08:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:00 local time in London on 26 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Dec
1945
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 (35°) 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 08:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:35
Next moonset
12:24
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1946
3
New Moon
Not visible12:30 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jan · Moon 13°
Jan 1946
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:27 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon 32°
Jan 1946
17
Full Moon
Below horizon14:47 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jan · Moon -8°
Jan 1946
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:00 local · Fri, Fri 25 Jan · Moon 27°