Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 December 1953 · 05:44 local in London
1953-12-28 05:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:44 local time in London on 28 December. 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Dec
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 (31°) 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 05:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
11:16
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1954
5
New Moon
Not visible02:21 local · Tue, Tue 5 Jan · Moon -52°
Jan 1954
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:22 local · Tue, Tue 12 Jan · Moon 4°
Jan 1954
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Tue, Tue 19 Jan · Moon 47°
Jan 1954
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:28 local · Wed, Wed 27 Jan · Moon 13°