Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 September 2003 · 20:03 local in London
2003-09-18 19:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:03 local time in London on 18 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
2003
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 20:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:23
Next moonset
16:10
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2003
26
New Moon
Not visible04:09 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon -23°
Oct 2003
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:09 local · Thu, Thu 2 Oct · Moon 9°
Oct 2003
10
Full Moon
Below horizon08:28 local · Fri, Fri 10 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2003
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:31 local · Sat, Sat 18 Oct · Moon 15°