Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 May 1953 · 13:21 local in London
1953-05-06 12:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:21 local time in London on 6 May. 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 May
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 13:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:48
Next moonset
13:13
Next events
Calendar →May 1953
13
New Moon
Not visible06:06 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon 10°
May 1953
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:20 local · Wed, Wed 20 May · Moon 48°
May 1953
28
Full Moon
Below horizon18:03 local · Thu, Thu 28 May · Moon -28°
Jun 1953
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:36 local · Thu, Thu 4 Jun · Moon -42°