Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 September 2061 · 22:12 local in London
2061-09-06 21:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:12 local time in London on 6 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
2061
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 (0°) 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 22:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
16:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2061
13
New Moon
Not visible21:37 local · Tue, Tue 13 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 2061
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:45 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 2061
29
Full Moon
Below horizon10:32 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -29°
Oct 2061
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon 48°