Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 24 December 1967 · 10:48 local in London
1967-12-24 10:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:48 local time in London on 24 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Dec
1967
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 (11°) 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 10:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:42
Next moonset
12:06
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1967
31
New Moon
Not visible03:39 local · Sun, Sun 31 Dec · Moon -44°
Jan 1968
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:23 local · Sun, Sun 7 Jan · Moon 26°
Jan 1968
15
Full Moon
Above horizon16:11 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jan · Moon 3°
Jan 1968
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:38 local · Mon, Mon 22 Jan · Moon -46°