Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 December 1962 · 22:42 local in London
1962-12-18 22:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:42 local time in London on 18 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Dec
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 22:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
12:44
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1962
26
New Moon
Not visible22:59 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon -58°
Jan 1963
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:02 local · Thu, Thu 3 Jan · Moon -9°
Jan 1963
9
Full Moon
Above horizon23:08 local · Wed, Wed 9 Jan · Moon 57°
Jan 1963
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:34 local · Thu, Thu 17 Jan · Moon -35°