Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 September 1973 · 17:11 local in London
1973-09-19 16:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:11 local time in London on 19 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
1973
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 17:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:52
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1973
26
New Moon
Not visible14:54 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon 25°
Oct 1973
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:32 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 1973
12
Full Moon
Above horizon04:09 local · Fri, Fri 12 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 1973
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:33 local · Thu, Thu 18 Oct · Moon 2°