Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 10 September 2001 · 20:00 local in London
2001-09-10 19:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:00 local time in London on 10 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Sep
2001
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 20:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
15:42
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2001
17
New Moon
Not visible11:27 local · Mon, Mon 17 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 2001
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:31 local · Mon, Mon 24 Sept · Moon -40°
Oct 2001
2
Full Moon
Below horizon14:49 local · Tue, Tue 2 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2001
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:20 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 56°