Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 January 1953 · 10:09 local in London
1953-01-08 10:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:09 local time in London on 8 January. 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jan
1953
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 (5°) 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 10:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:32
Next moonset
10:49
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1953
15
New Moon
Not visible14:08 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 1953
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jan · Moon -22°
Jan 1953
29
Full Moon
Above horizon23:44 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jan · Moon 56°
Feb 1953
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:09 local · Sat, Sat 7 Feb · Moon 12°