Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 February 1965 · 05:39 local in London
1965-02-23 05:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:39 local time in London on 23 February. 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Feb
1965
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 (18°) 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 05:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:44
Next moonset
10:16
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1965
3
New Moon
Not visible09:56 local · Wed, Wed 3 Mar · Moon 19°
Mar 1965
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:52 local · Wed, Wed 10 Mar · Moon 61°
Mar 1965
17
Full Moon
Below horizon11:24 local · Wed, Wed 17 Mar · Moon -32°
Mar 1965
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:37 local · Thu, Thu 25 Mar · Moon -7°