Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 February 1956 · 16:08 local in London
1956-02-03 16:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:08 local time in London on 3 February. 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
3 Feb
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 16:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:57
Next moonset
10:34
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1956
11
New Moon
Not visible21:38 local · Sat, Sat 11 Feb · Moon -39°
Feb 1956
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:21 local · Sun, Sun 19 Feb · Moon -5°
Feb 1956
26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:42 local · Sun, Sun 26 Feb · Moon 38°
Mar 1956
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:53 local · Sun, Sun 4 Mar · Moon -16°