Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 31 August 1953 · 11:46 local in London
1953-08-31 10:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:46 local time in London on 31 August. 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Aug
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 (28°) 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 11:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:35
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1953
8
New Moon
Not visible08:48 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 1953
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Wed, Wed 16 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 1953
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon 16°
Sept 1953
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:52 local · Tue, Tue 29 Sept · Moon 2°