Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 September 1944 · 14:03 local in London
1944-09-09 12:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:03 local time in London on 9 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
1944
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 (12°) 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 14:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
15:39
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1944
17
New Moon
Not visible13:37 local · Sun, Sun 17 Sept · Moon 43°
Sept 1944
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:07 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -15°
Oct 1944
2
Full Moon
Above horizon05:22 local · Mon, Mon 2 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1944
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:12 local · Mon, Mon 9 Oct · Moon 28°