Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 December 1989 · 23:55 local in London
1989-12-19 23:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:55 local time in London on 19 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Dec
1989
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 23:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:06
Next moonset
11:47
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1989
28
New Moon
Not visible03:20 local · Thu, Thu 28 Dec · Moon -46°
Jan 1990
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:40 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jan · Moon -3°
Jan 1990
11
Full Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Thu, Thu 11 Jan · Moon 29°
Jan 1990
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:18 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jan · Moon -35°