Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 September 1913 · 12:30 local in London
1913-09-23 12:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:30 local time in London on 23 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
1913
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 12:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:22
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1913
30
New Moon
Not visible04:57 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon -11°
Oct 1913
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:46 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon -38°
Oct 1913
15
Full Moon
Above horizon06:07 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon 4°
Oct 1913
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Wed, Wed 22 Oct · Moon 8°