Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 September 1951 · 05:13 local in London
1951-09-23 04:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:13 local time in London on 23 September. 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
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 (60°) 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 05:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
16:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1951
1
New Moon
Not visible02:57 local · Mon, Mon 1 Oct · Moon -37°
Oct 1951
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:00 local · Mon, Mon 8 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 1951
15
Full Moon
Above horizon01:51 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 47°
Oct 1951
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:56 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon 16°