Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 January 1957 · 21:48 local in London
1957-01-22 21:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:48 local time in London on 22 January. 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Jan
1957
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 21:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:17
Next moonset
10:51
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1957
30
New Moon
Not visible21:25 local · Wed, Wed 30 Jan · Moon -40°
Feb 1957
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:23 local · Thu, Thu 7 Feb · Moon 18°
Feb 1957
14
Full Moon
Below horizon16:38 local · Thu, Thu 14 Feb · Moon -7°
Feb 1957
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Thu, Thu 21 Feb · Moon -19°