Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 September 1954 · 12:11 local in London
1954-09-19 11:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:11 local time in London on 19 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
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 (24°) 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 12:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:59
Next moonset
15:18
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1954
27
New Moon
Not visible01:51 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon -43°
Oct 1954
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:31 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon -61°
Oct 1954
12
Full Moon
Above horizon05:10 local · Tue, Tue 12 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1954
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:30 local · Mon, Mon 18 Oct · Moon -12°