Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 December 1970 · 22:09 local in London
1970-12-20 21:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:09 local time in London on 20 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Dec
1970
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 22:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:13
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1970
28
New Moon
Not visible11:43 local · Mon, Mon 28 Dec · Moon 9°
Jan 1971
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jan · Moon -29°
Jan 1971
11
Full Moon
Below horizon14:20 local · Mon, Mon 11 Jan · Moon -13°
Jan 1971
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:08 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jan · Moon -54°