Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 13 September 2036 · 11:29 local in London
2036-09-13 10:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:29 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
2036
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 (26°) 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 11:29 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:33
Next moonset
14:40
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2036
20
New Moon
Not visible02:51 local · Sat, Sat 20 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 2036
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:13 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon -58°
Oct 2036
5
Full Moon
Below horizon11:15 local · Sun, Sun 5 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2036
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:09 local · Sun, Sun 12 Oct · Moon -19°