Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 September 1991 · 19:16 local in London
1991-09-01 18:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:16 local time in London on 1 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
1991
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 19:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:29
Next moonset
16:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1991
8
New Moon
Not visible12:01 local · Sun, Sun 8 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 1991
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:02 local · Sun, Sun 15 Sept · Moon -5°
Sept 1991
23
Full Moon
Above horizon23:40 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon 41°
Oct 1991
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:30 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon 23°