Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 September 1928 · 23:35 local in London
1928-09-06 22:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:35 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
1928
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 (7°) 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 23:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
15:48
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1928
14
New Moon
Not visible02:20 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 1928
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:58 local · Sat, Sat 22 Sept · Moon -49°
Sept 1928
29
Full Moon
Below horizon13:42 local · Sat, Sat 29 Sept · Moon -39°
Oct 1928
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:06 local · Sat, Sat 6 Oct · Moon 62°