Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 October 1954 · 20:30 local in London
1954-10-18 20:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:30 local time in London on 18 October. 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Oct
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 20:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:18
Next moonset
14:05
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1954
26
New Moon
Not visible17:47 local · Tue, Tue 26 Oct · Moon -15°
Nov 1954
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:55 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon 13°
Nov 1954
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:29 local · Wed, Wed 10 Nov · Moon -9°
Nov 1954
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:33 local · Wed, Wed 17 Nov · Moon 29°