Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 February 1966 · 08:53 local in London
1966-02-12 08:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:53 local time in London on 12 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
1966
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 (10°) 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 08:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:27
Next moonset
10:20
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1966
20
New Moon
Not visible10:49 local · Sun, Sun 20 Feb · Moon 19°
Feb 1966
28
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:15 local · Mon, Mon 28 Feb · Moon 2°
Mar 1966
7
Full Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Mon, Mon 7 Mar · Moon 44°
Mar 1966
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:19 local · Mon, Mon 14 Mar · Moon -18°