Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 3 September 2018 · 03:37 local in London
2018-09-03 02:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:37 local time in London on 3 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
2018
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 (39°) 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 03:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
14:56
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2018
9
New Moon
Not visible19:02 local · Sun, Sun 9 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 2018
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2018
25
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Tue, Tue 25 Sept · Moon 23°
Oct 2018
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:46 local · Tue, Tue 2 Oct · Moon 36°