Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 9 September 1955 · 08:59 local in London
1955-09-09 07:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:59 local time in London on 9 September. 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
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
Above the horizon (52°) 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 08:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:13
Next moonset
15:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1955
16
New Moon
Not visible07:19 local · Fri, Fri 16 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 1955
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:41 local · Sat, Sat 24 Sept · Moon -52°
Oct 1955
1
Full Moon
Above horizon20:17 local · Sat, Sat 1 Oct · Moon 20°
Oct 1955
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:04 local · Sat, Sat 8 Oct · Moon -2°