Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 September 2020 · 10:26 local in London
2020-09-10 09:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:26 local time in London on 10 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
10 Sep
2020
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 10:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:05
Next moonset
15:05
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2020
17
New Moon
Not visible12:00 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 43°
Sept 2020
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:55 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -38°
Oct 2020
1
Full Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2020
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:40 local · Sat, Sat 10 Oct · Moon 24°