Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 September 2017 · 07:25 local in London
2017-09-13 06:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:25 local time in London on 13 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
2017
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 (56°) 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 07:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:49
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2017
20
New Moon
Not visible06:30 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -2°
Sept 2017
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:54 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon -43°
Oct 2017
5
Full Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 2017
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:26 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon 10°