Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 December 1951 · 14:38 local in London
1951-12-21 14:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:38 local time in London on 21 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Dec
1951
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 14:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:33
Next moonset
11:56
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1951
28
New Moon
Not visible11:43 local · Fri, Fri 28 Dec · Moon 10°
Jan 1952
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:42 local · Fri, Fri 4 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 1952
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:55 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jan · Moon 30°
Jan 1952
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:09 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jan · Moon 22°