Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 September 2016 · 10:56 local in London
2016-09-23 09:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:56 local time in London on 23 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
2016
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 (32°) 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 10:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:43
Next moonset
14:39
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2016
1
New Moon
Not visible01:12 local · Sat, Sat 1 Oct · Moon -40°
Oct 2016
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:33 local · Sun, Sun 9 Oct · Moon -53°
Oct 2016
16
Full Moon
Above horizon05:23 local · Sun, Sun 16 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2016
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:14 local · Sat, Sat 22 Oct · Moon -20°