Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 September 1909 · 19:44 local in London
1909-09-06 19:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:44 local time in London on 6 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
1909
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 19:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:45
Next moonset
14:48
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1909
14
New Moon
Not visible15:09 local · Tue, Tue 14 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 1909
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:31 local · Wed, Wed 22 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 1909
29
Full Moon
Below horizon13:05 local · Wed, Wed 29 Sept · Moon -39°
Oct 1909
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:44 local · Wed, Wed 6 Oct · Moon 62°