Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 September 1943 · 08:06 local in London
1943-09-21 07:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:06 local time in London on 21 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Sep
1943
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 (54°) 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 08:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
14:52
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1943
29
New Moon
Not visible12:29 local · Wed, Wed 29 Sept · Moon 39°
Oct 1943
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:10 local · Wed, Wed 6 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 1943
13
Full Moon
Below horizon14:23 local · Wed, Wed 13 Oct · Moon -32°
Oct 1943
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:42 local · Thu, Thu 21 Oct · Moon 30°