Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 January 1956 · 22:41 local in London
1956-01-04 22:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:41 local time in London on 4 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Jan
1956
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 22:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:45
Next moonset
11:09
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1956
13
New Moon
Not visible03:01 local · Fri, Fri 13 Jan · Moon -43°
Jan 1956
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:58 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jan · Moon 19°
Jan 1956
27
Full Moon
Below horizon14:40 local · Fri, Fri 27 Jan · Moon -16°
Feb 1956
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:08 local · Fri, Fri 3 Feb · Moon -52°