Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 October 1943 · 02:42 local in London
1943-10-21 01:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:42 local time in London on 21 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Oct
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 (30°) 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 02:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:05
Next moonset
15:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1943
29
New Moon
Not visible02:59 local · Fri, Fri 29 Oct · Moon -40°
Nov 1943
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:22 local · Fri, Fri 5 Nov · Moon -44°
Nov 1943
12
Full Moon
Above horizon02:27 local · Fri, Fri 12 Nov · Moon 46°
Nov 1943
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:43 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -2°