Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 August 1954 · 05:51 local in London
1954-08-21 04:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:51 local time in London on 21 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Aug
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 (60°) 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 05:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:03
Next moonset
15:20
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1954
28
New Moon
Not visible11:21 local · Sat, Sat 28 Aug · Moon 40°
Sept 1954
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Sun, Sun 5 Sept · Moon -13°
Sept 1954
12
Full Moon
Above horizon21:20 local · Sun, Sun 12 Sept · Moon 22°
Sept 1954
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:11 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon 24°