Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 September 1936 · 04:14 local in London
1936-09-08 03:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:14 local time in London on 8 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
1936
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 (49°) 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 04:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
15:28
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1936
15
New Moon
Not visible18:41 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon -1°
Sept 1936
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:13 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon -4°
Sept 1936
30
Full Moon
Above horizon22:01 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 34°
Oct 1936
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:28 local · Wed, Wed 7 Oct · Moon 11°