Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 September 2009 · 03:16 local in London
2009-09-12 02:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:16 local time in London on 12 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
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 (42°) 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 03:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2009
18
New Moon
Not visible19:44 local · Fri, Fri 18 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2009
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:50 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon -62°
Oct 2009
4
Full Moon
Above horizon07:10 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon 2°
Oct 2009
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:56 local · Sun, Sun 11 Oct · Moon 45°