Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 31 October 1961 · 08:59 local in London
1961-10-31 08:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:59 local time in London on 31 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Oct
1961
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 (40°) 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 08:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
13:37
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1961
8
New Moon
Not visible09:59 local · Wed, Wed 8 Nov · Moon 21°
Nov 1961
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:13 local · Wed, Wed 15 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 1961
22
Full Moon
Below horizon09:44 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 1961
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:19 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon 48°