Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 September 1939 · 21:25 local in London
1939-09-06 20:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:25 local time in London on 6 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
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 21:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
15:11
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1939
13
New Moon
Not visible12:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 1939
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -27°
Sept 1939
28
Full Moon
Below horizon15:27 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon -25°
Oct 1939
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:28 local · Fri, Fri 6 Oct · Moon 55°