Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 December 1968 · 01:50 local in London
1968-12-13 00:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:50 local time in London on 13 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
1968
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 01:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:54
Next moonset
13:31
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1968
19
New Moon
Not visible19:19 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon -26°
Dec 1968
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:15 local · Thu, Thu 26 Dec · Moon 21°
Jan 1969
3
Full Moon
Above horizon19:28 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon 24°
Jan 1969
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:00 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jan · Moon -28°