Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 September 2000 · 02:28 local in London
2000-09-21 01:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:28 local time in London on 21 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Sep
2000
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 (31°) 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 02:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:41
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2000
27
New Moon
Not visible20:53 local · Wed, Wed 27 Sept · Moon -16°
Oct 2000
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon -26°
Oct 2000
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2000
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:59 local · Fri, Fri 20 Oct · Moon 52°