Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 December 1969 · 04:51 local in London
1969-12-02 03:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:51 local time in London on 2 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Dec
1969
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 (38°) 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 04:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
13:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1969
9
New Moon
Not visible10:42 local · Tue, Tue 9 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 1969
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:09 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon -13°
Dec 1969
23
Full Moon
Above horizon18:35 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 17°
Dec 1969
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:52 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon -14°