Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 July 1956 · 20:31 local in London
1956-07-30 19:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 30 July. 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Jul
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 20:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:22
Next moonset
15:03
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1956
6
New Moon
Not visible12:25 local · Mon, Mon 6 Aug · Moon 49°
Aug 1956
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Mon, Mon 13 Aug · Moon -42°
Aug 1956
21
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Tue, Tue 21 Aug · Moon -45°
Aug 1956
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:13 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon 54°