Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 23 March 1957 · 05:05 local in London
1957-03-23 05:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:05 local time in London on 23 March. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Mar
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
Above the horizon (16°) 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 05:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:32
Next moonset
10:31
Next events
Calendar →Mar 1957
31
New Moon
Not visible09:19 local · Sun, Sun 31 Mar · Moon 34°
Apr 1957
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Sun, Sun 7 Apr · Moon 46°
Apr 1957
14
Full Moon
Below horizon13:09 local · Sun, Sun 14 Apr · Moon -50°
Apr 1957
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Mon, Mon 22 Apr · Moon -23°