Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 July 1939 · 20:49 local in London
1939-07-09 19:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:49 local time in London on 9 July. 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Jul
1939
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 20:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:15
Next moonset
14:18
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1939
16
New Moon
Not visible22:03 local · Sun, Sun 16 Jul · Moon -12°
Jul 1939
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:34 local · Sun, Sun 23 Jul · Moon -12°
Jul 1939
31
Full Moon
Below horizon07:37 local · Mon, Mon 31 Jul · Moon -16°
Aug 1939
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:18 local · Tue, Tue 8 Aug · Moon 34°