Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 March 1956 · 11:53 local in London
1956-03-04 11:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:53 local time in London on 4 March. 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Mar
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 11:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:36
Next moonset
10:42
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1956
12
New Moon
Not visible13:37 local · Mon, Mon 12 Mar · Moon 35°
Mar 1956
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:14 local · Mon, Mon 19 Mar · Moon 58°
Mar 1956
26
Full Moon
Below horizon13:11 local · Mon, Mon 26 Mar · Moon -43°
Apr 1956
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:06 local · Tue, Tue 3 Apr · Moon 13°