Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 September 1940 · 18:47 local in London
1940-09-24 17:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:47 local time in London on 24 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Sep
1940
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 18:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
15:09
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1940
1
New Moon
Not visible13:41 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 1940
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:18 local · Tue, Tue 8 Oct · Moon -56°
Oct 1940
16
Full Moon
Below horizon09:15 local · Wed, Wed 16 Oct · Moon -16°
Oct 1940
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:04 local · Thu, Thu 24 Oct · Moon 53°