Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 September 1947 · 04:57 local in London
1947-09-08 03:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:57 local time in London on 8 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
1947
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 (55°) 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 04:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:02
Next moonset
15:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1947
14
New Moon
Not visible20:28 local · Sun, Sun 14 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 1947
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:42 local · Mon, Mon 22 Sept · Moon -65°
Sept 1947
30
Full Moon
Below horizon07:41 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon -8°
Oct 1947
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon 33°