Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 November 1961 · 06:19 local in London
1961-11-30 06:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:19 local time in London on 30 November. 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Nov
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 (48°) 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 06:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:59
Next moonset
13:02
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1961
7
New Moon
Not visible23:52 local · Thu, Thu 7 Dec · Moon -57°
Dec 1961
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:06 local · Thu, Thu 14 Dec · Moon 27°
Dec 1961
22
Full Moon
Above horizon00:42 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 1961
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Sat, Sat 30 Dec · Moon 32°