Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 September 1946 · 07:44 local in London
1946-09-18 06:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:44 local time in London on 18 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
1946
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 (60°) 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 07:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
15:29
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1946
25
New Moon
Not visible09:45 local · Wed, Wed 25 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 1946
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:53 local · Thu, Thu 3 Oct · Moon -39°
Oct 1946
10
Full Moon
Above horizon20:41 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 1946
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:28 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon 6°