Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 December 1992 · 19:13 local in London
1992-12-16 19:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:13 local time in London on 16 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Dec
1992
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 19:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:23
Next moonset
11:50
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1992
24
New Moon
Not visible00:43 local · Thu, Thu 24 Dec · Moon -60°
Jan 1993
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:39 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jan · Moon -24°
Jan 1993
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:37 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jan · Moon -19°
Jan 1993
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:01 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jan · Moon 20°