Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 October 1938 · 09:24 local in London
1938-10-16 09:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:24 local time in London on 16 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
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 (36°) 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 09:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
13:32
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1938
23
New Moon
Not visible08:42 local · Sun, Sun 23 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 1938
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:45 local · Mon, Mon 31 Oct · Moon -47°
Nov 1938
7
Full Moon
Above horizon22:23 local · Mon, Mon 7 Nov · Moon 51°
Nov 1938
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:20 local · Mon, Mon 14 Nov · Moon -26°