Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 September 1920 · 20:05 local in London
1920-09-05 19:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:05 local time in London on 5 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
1920
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 20:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
15:20
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1920
12
New Moon
Not visible13:51 local · Sun, Sun 12 Sept · Moon 37°
Sept 1920
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:55 local · Mon, Mon 20 Sept · Moon -56°
Sept 1920
28
Full Moon
Above horizon02:56 local · Tue, Tue 28 Sept · Moon 35°
Oct 1920
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:53 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon 22°