Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 September 1942 · 16:42 local in London
1942-09-02 15:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:42 local time in London on 2 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
1942
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 16:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:32
Next moonset
15:09
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1942
10
New Moon
Not visible16:53 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon 23°
Sept 1942
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:57 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1942
24
Full Moon
Below horizon15:34 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -31°
Oct 1942
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:27 local · Fri, Fri 2 Oct · Moon 27°