Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 September 1966 · 03:07 local in London
1966-09-08 02:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:07 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
1966
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 (40°) 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 03:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:57
Next moonset
15:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1966
14
New Moon
Not visible20:13 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon -6°
Sept 1966
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:25 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -1°
Sept 1966
29
Full Moon
Below horizon17:47 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -11°
Oct 1966
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:08 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon 10°