Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 September 1987 · 00:45 local in London
1987-09-14 23:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:45 local time in London on 15 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
1987
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 (20°) 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 00:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
16:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1987
23
New Moon
Not visible04:08 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon -24°
Sept 1987
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:39 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon -34°
Oct 1987
7
Full Moon
Above horizon05:12 local · Wed, Wed 7 Oct · Moon 18°
Oct 1987
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:06 local · Wed, Wed 14 Oct · Moon -12°