Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 September 1957 · 05:02 local in London
1957-09-17 04:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:02 local time in London on 17 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Sep
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 (51°) 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 05:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
14:59
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1957
23
New Moon
Not visible20:19 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 1957
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:49 local · Mon, Mon 30 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 1957
8
Full Moon
Above horizon21:42 local · Tue, Tue 8 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 1957
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:44 local · Wed, Wed 16 Oct · Moon -3°