Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 December 1949 · 01:48 local in London
1949-12-13 01:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:48 local time in London on 13 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
1949
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 (20°) 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 01:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:53
Next moonset
12:36
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1949
19
New Moon
Not visible18:56 local · Mon, Mon 19 Dec · Moon -31°
Dec 1949
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:32 local · Tue, Tue 27 Dec · Moon -37°
Jan 1950
4
Full Moon
Above horizon07:48 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon 7°
Jan 1950
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:31 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jan · Moon 5°