Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 May 1966 · 12:19 local in London
1966-05-12 11:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:19 local time in London on 12 May. 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 May
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 12:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:20
Next moonset
12:46
Next events
Calendar →May 1966
20
New Moon
Not visible10:42 local · Fri, Fri 20 May · Moon 49°
May 1966
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:50 local · Fri, Fri 27 May · Moon -17°
Jun 1966
3
Full Moon
Below horizon08:40 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 1966
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:58 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jun · Moon 27°