Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 20 October 1962 · 09:47 local in London
1962-10-20 08:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:47 local time in London on 20 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Oct
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 (44°) 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 09:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:58
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1962
28
New Moon
Not visible13:05 local · Sun, Sun 28 Oct · Moon 27°
Nov 1962
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:15 local · Mon, Mon 5 Nov · Moon -54°
Nov 1962
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:03 local · Sun, Sun 11 Nov · Moon 45°
Nov 1962
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:09 local · Mon, Mon 19 Nov · Moon 30°