Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 October 1960 · 17:25 local in London
1960-10-12 17:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:25 local time in London on 12 October. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 17:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:33
Next moonset
14:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1960
20
New Moon
Not visible12:02 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 1960
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:34 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -50°
Nov 1960
3
Full Moon
Below horizon11:58 local · Thu, Thu 3 Nov · Moon -28°
Nov 1960
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:48 local · Fri, Fri 11 Nov · Moon -6°