Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 September 1938 · 04:12 local in London
1938-09-17 03:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:12 local time in London on 17 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Sep
1938
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 (46°) 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 04:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:51
Next moonset
15:05
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1938
23
New Moon
Not visible21:34 local · Fri, Fri 23 Sept · Moon -28°
Oct 1938
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:45 local · Sat, Sat 1 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 1938
9
Full Moon
Below horizon09:37 local · Sun, Sun 9 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 1938
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:24 local · Sun, Sun 16 Oct · Moon 36°