Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 October 1959 · 20:22 local in London
1959-10-24 20:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:22 local time in London on 24 October. 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
24 Oct
1959
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 20:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
13:42
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1959
31
New Moon
Not visible22:41 local · Sat, Sat 31 Oct · Moon -48°
Nov 1959
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:24 local · Sat, Sat 7 Nov · Moon 2°
Nov 1959
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:42 local · Sun, Sun 15 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 1959
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Mon, Mon 23 Nov · Moon -3°