Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 May 1956 · 03:56 local in London
1956-05-03 02:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:56 local time in London on 3 May. 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 May
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
Above the horizon (13°) 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 03:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:36
Next moonset
12:28
Next events
Calendar →May 1956
10
New Moon
Not visible14:04 local · Thu, Thu 10 May · Moon 54°
May 1956
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:15 local · Thu, Thu 17 May · Moon -30°
May 1956
24
Full Moon
Below horizon16:26 local · Thu, Thu 24 May · Moon -40°
Jun 1956
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:13 local · Fri, Fri 1 Jun · Moon -39°