Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 October 1933 · 16:46 local in London
1933-10-11 16:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:46 local time in London on 11 October. 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Oct
1933
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 16:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:48
Next moonset
14:50
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1933
19
New Moon
Not visible05:45 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 1933
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:21 local · Wed, Wed 25 Oct · Moon -3°
Nov 1933
2
Full Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Thu, Thu 2 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 1933
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:18 local · Fri, Fri 10 Nov · Moon 10°