Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 July 1953 · 23:03 local in London
1953-07-03 22:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:03 local time in London on 3 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jul
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 23:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
14:25
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1953
11
New Moon
Not visible03:28 local · Sat, Sat 11 Jul · Moon -9°
Jul 1953
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:47 local · Sun, Sun 19 Jul · Moon -52°
Jul 1953
26
Full Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Sun, Sun 26 Jul · Moon -58°
Aug 1953
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:16 local · Sun, Sun 2 Aug · Moon 47°