Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 July 1952 · 04:42 local in London
1952-07-14 03:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:42 local time in London on 14 July. 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Jul
1952
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 (43°) 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 04:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:53
Next moonset
14:21
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1952
22
New Moon
Not visible00:31 local · Tue, Tue 22 Jul · Moon -16°
Jul 1952
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:51 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jul · Moon -35°
Aug 1952
5
Full Moon
Below horizon20:40 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 1952
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:27 local · Tue, Tue 12 Aug · Moon 2°