Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 July 1954 · 01:14 local in London
1954-07-23 00:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:14 local time in London on 23 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Jul
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
Above the horizon (17°) 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 01:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1954
29
New Moon
Not visible23:20 local · Thu, Thu 29 Jul · Moon -18°
Aug 1954
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:51 local · Fri, Fri 6 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 1954
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Sat, Sat 14 Aug · Moon -49°
Aug 1954
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:51 local · Sat, Sat 21 Aug · Moon 60°