Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 September 1970 · 10:42 local in London
1970-09-22 09:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:42 local time in London on 22 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
1970
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 (41°) 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 10:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:33
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1970
30
New Moon
Not visible15:32 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 22°
Oct 1970
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:43 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon -61°
Oct 1970
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:21 local · Wed, Wed 14 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 1970
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:48 local · Thu, Thu 22 Oct · Moon 42°