Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 January 1955 · 22:14 local in London
1955-01-15 22:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:14 local time in London on 15 January. 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jan
1955
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 22:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:10
Next moonset
10:42
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1955
24
New Moon
Not visible01:07 local · Mon, Mon 24 Jan · Moon -54°
Jan 1955
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:06 local · Mon, Mon 31 Jan · Moon -19°
Feb 1955
7
Full Moon
Above horizon01:43 local · Mon, Mon 7 Feb · Moon 46°
Feb 1955
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:40 local · Mon, Mon 14 Feb · Moon -54°