Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 September 1989 · 03:10 local in London
1989-09-22 02:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:10 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
1989
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 (42°) 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 03:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:02
Next moonset
16:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1989
29
New Moon
Not visible22:47 local · Fri, Fri 29 Sept · Moon -39°
Oct 1989
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:52 local · Sun, Sun 8 Oct · Moon -28°
Oct 1989
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:32 local · Sat, Sat 14 Oct · Moon 35°
Oct 1989
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:19 local · Sat, Sat 21 Oct · Moon 6°