Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 18 September 1965 · 12:58 local in London
1965-09-18 11:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:58 local time in London on 18 September. 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
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 (17°) 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 12:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:48
Next moonset
15:19
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1965
25
New Moon
Not visible04:18 local · Sat, Sat 25 Sept · Moon -21°
Oct 1965
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:37 local · Sat, Sat 2 Oct · Moon -14°
Oct 1965
10
Full Moon
Below horizon15:14 local · Sun, Sun 10 Oct · Moon -28°
Oct 1965
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Sun, Sun 17 Oct · Moon -13°