Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 September 1949 · 15:29 local in London
1949-09-15 14:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:29 local time in London on 15 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
1949
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 (0°) 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 15:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:14
Next moonset
15:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1949
22
New Moon
Not visible13:21 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 1949
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:19 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -61°
Oct 1949
7
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon 29°
Oct 1949
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:06 local · Sat, Sat 15 Oct · Moon 56°