Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 27 September 1956 · 12:25 local in London
1956-09-27 11:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:25 local time in London on 27 September. 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
27 Sep
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 (19°) 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 12:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:33
Next moonset
14:49
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1956
4
New Moon
Not visible05:25 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 1956
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:44 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon 19°
Oct 1956
19
Full Moon
Above horizon17:25 local · Fri, Fri 19 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 1956
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:02 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon -24°