Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 1 June 1956 · 20:13 local in London
1956-06-01 19:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:13 local time in London on 1 June. 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
-39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Jun
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 20:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:19
Next moonset
13:36
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1956
8
New Moon
Not visible22:29 local · Fri, Fri 8 Jun · Moon -10°
Jun 1956
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Fri, Fri 15 Jun · Moon -2°
Jun 1956
23
Full Moon
Below horizon07:14 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jun · Moon -19°
Jul 1956
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:41 local · Sun, Sun 1 Jul · Moon 33°