Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 March 1953 · 18:27 local in London
1953-03-08 18:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:27 local time in London on 8 March. 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
-65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Mar
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 18:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:03
Next moonset
09:56
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1953
15
New Moon
Not visible11:05 local · Sun, Sun 15 Mar · Moon 37°
Mar 1953
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:11 local · Sun, Sun 22 Mar · Moon -8°
Mar 1953
30
Full Moon
Below horizon12:55 local · Mon, Mon 30 Mar · Moon -45°
Apr 1953
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:58 local · Tue, Tue 7 Apr · Moon 12°