Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 September 1953 · 22:52 local in London
1953-09-29 21:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:52 local time in London on 29 September. 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
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 (2°) 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 22:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:40
Next moonset
15:46
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1953
8
New Moon
Not visible00:41 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon -47°
Oct 1953
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:44 local · Thu, Thu 15 Oct · Moon 1°
Oct 1953
22
Full Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Thu, Thu 22 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 1953
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:10 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon 3°