Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 December 1979 · 13:59 local in London
1979-12-11 13:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:59 local time in London on 11 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Dec
1979
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 13:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:00
Next moonset
12:52
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1979
19
New Moon
Not visible08:24 local · Wed, Wed 19 Dec · Moon 5°
Dec 1979
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:11 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon -39°
Jan 1980
2
Full Moon
Below horizon09:02 local · Wed, Wed 2 Jan · Moon -10°
Jan 1980
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Thu, Thu 10 Jan · Moon -2°