Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 September 2008 · 06:04 local in London
2008-09-22 05:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:04 local time in London on 22 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
64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
2008
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 (64°) 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 06:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:02
Next moonset
15:53
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2008
29
New Moon
Not visible09:12 local · Mon, Mon 29 Sept · Moon 16°
Oct 2008
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:04 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon -47°
Oct 2008
14
Full Moon
Above horizon21:03 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon 31°
Oct 2008
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 17°