Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 September 1941 · 20:31 local in London
1941-09-13 19:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:31 local time in London on 13 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
1941
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 20:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:21
Next moonset
15:04
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1941
21
New Moon
Not visible05:39 local · Sun, Sun 21 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 1941
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:09 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon 13°
Oct 1941
5
Full Moon
Below horizon09:32 local · Sun, Sun 5 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 1941
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:52 local · Mon, Mon 13 Oct · Moon 4°