Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 · 10:53 local in London
2009-07-15 09:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:53 local time in London on 15 July. 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Jul
2009
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 (27°) 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 10:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
14:05
Next events
Calendar →Jul 2009
22
New Moon
Not visible03:35 local · Wed, Wed 22 Jul · Moon -12°
Jul 2009
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:00 local · Tue, Tue 28 Jul · Moon 0°
Aug 2009
6
Full Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Thu, Thu 6 Aug · Moon 21°
Aug 2009
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 13 Aug · Moon -14°