Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 30 March 1951 · 05:35 local in London
1951-03-30 05:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:35 local time in London on 30 March. 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Mar
1951
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 (9°) 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 05:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:39
Next moonset
09:34
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1951
6
New Moon
Not visible10:52 local · Fri, Fri 6 Apr · Moon 44°
Apr 1951
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:56 local · Sat, Sat 14 Apr · Moon 25°
Apr 1951
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:30 local · Sat, Sat 21 Apr · Moon 16°
Apr 1951
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:18 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon -17°