Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 30 December 1961 · 03:57 local in London
1961-12-30 03:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:57 local time in London on 30 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Dec
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 (32°) 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 03:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:56
Next moonset
12:11
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1962
6
New Moon
Not visible12:35 local · Sat, Sat 6 Jan · Moon 18°
Jan 1962
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:01 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jan · Moon -33°
Jan 1962
20
Full Moon
Above horizon18:17 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jan · Moon 15°
Jan 1962
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:37 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jan · Moon -11°