Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 December 1957 · 05:45 local in London
1957-12-14 05:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:45 local time in London on 14 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Dec
1957
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 (37°) 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 05:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:55
Next moonset
11:58
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1957
21
New Moon
Not visible06:12 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -13°
Dec 1957
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:52 local · Sun, Sun 29 Dec · Moon -32°
Jan 1958
5
Full Moon
Above horizon20:09 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jan · Moon 33°
Jan 1958
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Sun, Sun 12 Jan · Moon -28°