Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 26 September 1929 · 03:07 local in London
1929-09-26 02:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:07 local time in London on 26 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
1929
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 (41°) 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 03:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:04
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1929
2
New Moon
Not visible23:19 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon -36°
Oct 1929
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:05 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 11°
Oct 1929
18
Full Moon
Below horizon12:06 local · Fri, Fri 18 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 1929
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:21 local · Fri, Fri 25 Oct · Moon 53°