Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 September 2007 · 03:32 local in London
2007-09-04 02:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:32 local time in London on 4 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
2007
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 (46°) 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 03:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
16:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2007
11
New Moon
Not visible13:44 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 2007
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:48 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 2007
26
Full Moon
Above horizon20:45 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon 20°
Oct 2007
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:06 local · Wed, Wed 3 Oct · Moon 37°