Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 July 1963 · 02:57 local in London
1963-07-14 01:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:57 local time in London on 14 July. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Jul
1963
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 (19°) 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 02:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:06
Next moonset
13:50
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1963
20
New Moon
Not visible21:43 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jul · Moon -5°
Jul 1963
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:13 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jul · Moon 5°
Aug 1963
5
Full Moon
Below horizon10:31 local · Mon, Mon 5 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 1963
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:21 local · Mon, Mon 12 Aug · Moon 50°