Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 November 1954 · 09:33 local in London
1954-11-17 09:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:33 local time in London on 17 November. 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Nov
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 (29°) 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 09:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:51
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1954
25
New Moon
Not visible12:31 local · Thu, Thu 25 Nov · Moon 14°
Dec 1954
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:56 local · Fri, Fri 3 Dec · Moon -21°
Dec 1954
10
Full Moon
Above horizon00:57 local · Fri, Fri 10 Dec · Moon 60°
Dec 1954
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:22 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon 19°