Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 December 1987 · 11:41 local in London
1987-12-13 11:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:41 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Dec
1987
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 (6°) 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 11:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
12:22
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1987
20
New Moon
Not visible18:25 local · Sun, Sun 20 Dec · Moon -27°
Dec 1987
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:01 local · Sun, Sun 27 Dec · Moon -16°
Jan 1988
4
Full Moon
Above horizon01:41 local · Mon, Mon 4 Jan · Moon 60°
Jan 1988
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jan · Moon 25°