Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 · 18:22 local in London
2010-09-01 17:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:22 local time in London on 1 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
2010
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 18:22 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:35
Next moonset
15:55
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2010
8
New Moon
Not visible11:30 local · Wed, Wed 8 Sept · Moon 36°
Sept 2010
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:50 local · Wed, Wed 15 Sept · Moon -63°
Sept 2010
23
Full Moon
Below horizon10:17 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon -26°
Oct 2010
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:52 local · Fri, Fri 1 Oct · Moon 53°