Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 October 1939 · 06:28 local in London
1939-10-06 05:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:28 local time in London on 6 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
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
Above the horizon (55°) 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 06:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
14:44
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1939
12
New Moon
Not visible21:30 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon -32°
Oct 1939
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:24 local · Fri, Fri 20 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 1939
28
Full Moon
Above horizon07:42 local · Sat, Sat 28 Oct · Moon 1°
Nov 1939
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:12 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon -2°