Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 October 1940 · 07:04 local in London
1940-10-24 06:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:04 local time in London on 24 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Oct
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
Above the horizon (53°) 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 07:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:26
Next moonset
14:27
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1940
30
New Moon
Not visible23:03 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon -45°
Nov 1940
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:08 local · Wed, Wed 6 Nov · Moon 13°
Nov 1940
15
Full Moon
Above horizon03:23 local · Fri, Fri 15 Nov · Moon 42°
Nov 1940
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Fri, Fri 22 Nov · Moon -28°