Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 February 1953 · 04:09 local in London
1953-02-07 04:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:09 local time in London on 7 February. 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Feb
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 (12°) 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 04:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:02
Next moonset
09:49
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1953
14
New Moon
Not visible01:10 local · Sat, Sat 14 Feb · Moon -49°
Feb 1953
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:45 local · Fri, Fri 20 Feb · Moon 63°
Feb 1953
28
Full Moon
Above horizon18:59 local · Sat, Sat 28 Feb · Moon 11°
Mar 1953
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:27 local · Sun, Sun 8 Mar · Moon -65°