Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 September 1993 · 07:27 local in London
1993-09-09 06:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:27 local time in London on 9 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
59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
1993
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 (59°) 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 07:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:23
Next moonset
15:05
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1993
16
New Moon
Not visible04:10 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon -25°
Sept 1993
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Wed, Wed 22 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 1993
30
Full Moon
Above horizon19:54 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon 16°
Oct 1993
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:36 local · Fri, Fri 8 Oct · Moon -16°