Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 19 September 1992 · 20:53 local in London
1992-09-19 19:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:53 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
1992
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 20:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:46
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1992
26
New Moon
Not visible11:40 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon 30°
Oct 1992
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:12 local · Sat, Sat 3 Oct · Moon 1°
Oct 1992
11
Full Moon
Above horizon19:03 local · Sun, Sun 11 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 1992
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:12 local · Mon, Mon 19 Oct · Moon 50°