Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 September 1968 · 21:31 local in London
1968-09-14 20:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:31 local time in London on 14 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
1968
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 21:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:01
Next moonset
16:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1968
22
New Moon
Not visible12:08 local · Sun, Sun 22 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 1968
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:07 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon -66°
Oct 1968
6
Full Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Sun, Sun 6 Oct · Moon -33°
Oct 1968
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:05 local · Mon, Mon 14 Oct · Moon -3°