Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 28 December 1991 · 01:55 local in London
1991-12-28 01:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:55 local time in London on 28 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Dec
1991
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 (12°) 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 01:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:38
Next moonset
11:18
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1992
4
New Moon
Not visible23:10 local · Sat, Sat 4 Jan · Moon -59°
Jan 1992
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:32 local · Mon, Mon 13 Jan · Moon -13°
Jan 1992
19
Full Moon
Above horizon21:29 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jan · Moon 44°
Jan 1992
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:27 local · Sun, Sun 26 Jan · Moon -47°