Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 December 1965 · 09:52 local in London
1965-12-15 09:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:52 local time in London on 15 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
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 (26°) 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 09:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:18
Next moonset
12:46
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1965
22
New Moon
Not visible21:03 local · Wed, Wed 22 Dec · Moon -48°
Dec 1965
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:46 local · Fri, Fri 31 Dec · Moon -16°
Jan 1966
7
Full Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Fri, Fri 7 Jan · Moon 27°
Jan 1966
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Thu, Thu 13 Jan · Moon -38°