Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 September 1994 · 01:24 local in London
1994-09-28 00:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:24 local time in London on 28 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
1994
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 (19°) 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 01:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
15:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1994
5
New Moon
Not visible04:55 local · Wed, Wed 5 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 1994
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:17 local · Tue, Tue 11 Oct · Moon 18°
Oct 1994
19
Full Moon
Below horizon13:18 local · Wed, Wed 19 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 1994
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:44 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -23°