Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 September 2011 · 14:39 local in London
2011-09-20 13:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:39 local time in London on 20 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Sep
2011
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 (2°) 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 14:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:07
Next moonset
14:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2011
27
New Moon
Not visible12:09 local · Tue, Tue 27 Sept · Moon 31°
Oct 2011
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:15 local · Tue, Tue 4 Oct · Moon -47°
Oct 2011
12
Full Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 2011
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:31 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon 45°