Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 September 2012 · 14:15 local in London
2012-09-08 13:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:15 local time in London on 8 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
2012
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 (3°) 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 14:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:10
Next moonset
14:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2012
16
New Moon
Not visible03:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Sept · Moon -32°
Sept 2012
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:41 local · Sat, Sat 22 Sept · Moon 13°
Sept 2012
30
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon 26°
Oct 2012
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:34 local · Mon, Mon 8 Oct · Moon 51°