Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 25 February 1954 · 23:29 local in London
1954-02-25 23:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:29 local time in London on 25 February. 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Feb
1954
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 23:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:29
Next moonset
09:49
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1954
5
New Moon
Not visible03:11 local · Fri, Fri 5 Mar · Moon -28°
Mar 1954
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:52 local · Thu, Thu 11 Mar · Moon 64°
Mar 1954
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:43 local · Fri, Fri 19 Mar · Moon -42°
Mar 1954
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:14 local · Sat, Sat 27 Mar · Moon -55°