Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 April 1955 · 11:01 local in London
1955-04-15 11:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:01 local time in London on 15 April. 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Apr
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 11:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:13
Next moonset
11:39
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1955
22
New Moon
Not visible14:06 local · Fri, Fri 22 Apr · Moon 51°
Apr 1955
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:23 local · Fri, Fri 29 Apr · Moon -20°
May 1955
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:14 local · Fri, Fri 6 May · Moon 15°
May 1955
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:42 local · Sun, Sun 15 May · Moon 6°