Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 September 1969 · 17:58 local in London
1969-09-03 16:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:58 local time in London on 3 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
1969
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 17:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:09
Next moonset
16:22
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1969
11
New Moon
Not visible20:56 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon -15°
Sept 1969
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:25 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 1969
25
Full Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Thu, Thu 25 Sept · Moon 23°
Oct 1969
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:05 local · Fri, Fri 3 Oct · Moon 29°