Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 September 2014 · 03:05 local in London
2014-09-16 02:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:05 local time in London on 16 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
2014
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 (34°) 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 03:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
14:54
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2014
24
New Moon
Not visible07:14 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon 2°
Oct 2014
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:33 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 16°
Oct 2014
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Wed, Wed 8 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 2014
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:12 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon -20°