Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 September 1960 · 23:19 local in London
1960-09-12 22:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:19 local time in London on 12 September. 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
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 (0°) 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 23:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:00
Next moonset
14:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1960
21
New Moon
Not visible00:13 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1960
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:13 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon -27°
Oct 1960
4
Full Moon
Above horizon22:16 local · Tue, Tue 4 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 1960
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon -21°