Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 September 1914 · 17:48 local in London
1914-09-12 17:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:48 local time in London on 12 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
1914
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 17:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:06
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1914
19
New Moon
Not visible21:33 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon -31°
Sept 1914
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon -21°
Oct 1914
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:59 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon 2°
Oct 1914
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:33 local · Mon, Mon 12 Oct · Moon 42°