Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 March 1962 · 05:11 local in London
1962-03-29 04:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:11 local time in London on 29 March. 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Mar
1962
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 (13°) 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 05:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:48
Next moonset
11:34
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1962
4
New Moon
Not visible20:45 local · Wed, Wed 4 Apr · Moon -14°
Apr 1962
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:50 local · Wed, Wed 11 Apr · Moon 52°
Apr 1962
20
Full Moon
Above horizon01:33 local · Fri, Fri 20 Apr · Moon 31°
Apr 1962
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Fri, Fri 27 Apr · Moon -21°