Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 September 2015 · 10:54 local in London
2015-09-05 09:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:54 local time in London on 5 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
2015
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 (31°) 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 10:54 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
14:31
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2015
13
New Moon
Not visible07:41 local · Sun, Sun 13 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2015
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:59 local · Mon, Mon 21 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 2015
28
Full Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 2015
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:06 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon -9°