Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 October 1944 · 02:12 local in London
1944-10-09 01:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:12 local time in London on 9 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Oct
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 (28°) 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 02:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:47
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1944
17
New Moon
Not visible06:35 local · Tue, Tue 17 Oct · Moon -7°
Oct 1944
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:48 local · Tue, Tue 24 Oct · Moon -6°
Oct 1944
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:35 local · Tue, Tue 31 Oct · Moon -25°
Nov 1944
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:29 local · Tue, Tue 7 Nov · Moon -20°