Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 17 December 1954 · 02:22 local in London
1954-12-17 02:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:22 local time in London on 17 December. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Dec
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 (19°) 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 02:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:08
Next moonset
11:43
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1954
25
New Moon
Not visible07:33 local · Sat, Sat 25 Dec · Moon -5°
Jan 1955
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:29 local · Sat, Sat 1 Jan · Moon 36°
Jan 1955
8
Full Moon
Below horizon12:44 local · Sat, Sat 8 Jan · Moon -17°
Jan 1955
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Sat, Sat 15 Jan · Moon -26°