Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 September 2006 · 12:16 local in London
2006-09-14 11:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:16 local time in London on 14 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
2006
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 (26°) 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 12:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:19
Next moonset
15:48
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2006
22
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 2006
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:04 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon -30°
Oct 2006
7
Full Moon
Above horizon04:13 local · Sat, Sat 7 Oct · Moon 28°
Oct 2006
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:26 local · Sat, Sat 14 Oct · Moon 23°