Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 11 October 2009 · 09:56 local in London
2009-10-11 08:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:56 local time in London on 11 October. 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Oct
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 (45°) 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 09:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:37
Next moonset
15:13
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2009
18
New Moon
Not visible06:33 local · Sun, Sun 18 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2009
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:42 local · Mon, Mon 26 Oct · Moon -21°
Nov 2009
2
Full Moon
Above horizon19:14 local · Mon, Mon 2 Nov · Moon 29°
Nov 2009
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Mon, Mon 9 Nov · Moon -20°