Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 October 1991 · 01:30 local in London
1991-10-01 00:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:30 local time in London on 1 October. 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
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
Above the horizon (23°) 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 01:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:51
Next moonset
15:33
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1991
7
New Moon
Not visible22:39 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon -42°
Oct 1991
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:33 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 1991
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:08 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 1991
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:11 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon 52°