Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 March 1960 · 06:41 local in London
1960-03-20 06:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:41 local time in London on 20 March. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Mar
1960
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 (19°) 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 06:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:30
Next moonset
10:38
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1960
27
New Moon
Not visible07:37 local · Sun, Sun 27 Mar · Moon 14°
Apr 1960
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:05 local · Mon, Mon 4 Apr · Moon -20°
Apr 1960
11
Full Moon
Above horizon21:27 local · Mon, Mon 11 Apr · Moon 15°
Apr 1960
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:57 local · Mon, Mon 18 Apr · Moon -20°