Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 11 December 1960 · 09:38 local in London
1960-12-11 09:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:38 local time in London on 11 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
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 (25°) 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 09:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
12:29
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1960
18
New Moon
Not visible10:47 local · Sun, Sun 18 Dec · Moon 17°
Dec 1960
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:30 local · Sun, Sun 25 Dec · Moon -23°
Jan 1961
1
Full Moon
Above horizon23:06 local · Sun, Sun 1 Jan · Moon 55°
Jan 1961
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:02 local · Tue, Tue 10 Jan · Moon 22°