Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 October 1951 · 23:56 local in London
1951-10-22 23:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:56 local time in London on 22 October. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Oct
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 (16°) 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 23:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:59
Next moonset
14:29
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1951
30
New Moon
Not visible13:55 local · Tue, Tue 30 Oct · Moon 14°
Nov 1951
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:59 local · Tue, Tue 6 Nov · Moon -56°
Nov 1951
13
Full Moon
Above horizon15:52 local · Tue, Tue 13 Nov · Moon 2°
Nov 1951
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:01 local · Wed, Wed 21 Nov · Moon -21°