Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 December 1959 · 03:28 local in London
1959-12-23 03:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:28 local time in London on 23 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
23 Dec
1959
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 03:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:02
Next moonset
12:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1959
29
New Moon
Not visible19:09 local · Tue, Tue 29 Dec · Moon -25°
Jan 1960
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:53 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon 41°
Jan 1960
13
Full Moon
Above horizon23:51 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jan · Moon 55°
Jan 1960
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:01 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jan · Moon -35°