Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 September 1964 · 16:01 local in London
1964-09-28 15:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:01 local time in London on 28 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
1964
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 16:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:55
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1964
5
New Moon
Not visible17:20 local · Mon, Mon 5 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1964
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:57 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 1964
21
Full Moon
Above horizon05:45 local · Wed, Wed 21 Oct · Moon 15°
Oct 1964
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:59 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -1°