Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 December 1955 · 08:36 local in London
1955-12-06 08:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:36 local time in London on 6 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
6 Dec
1955
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 (29°) 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 08:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:33
Next moonset
12:04
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1955
14
New Moon
Not visible07:07 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon -7°
Dec 1955
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Thu, Thu 22 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 1955
29
Full Moon
Above horizon03:44 local · Thu, Thu 29 Dec · Moon 37°
Jan 1956
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:41 local · Wed, Wed 4 Jan · Moon -18°