Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 11 September 2066 · 15:16 local in London
2066-09-11 14:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:16 local time in London on 11 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Sep
2066
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 15:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:46
Next moonset
15:52
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2066
19
New Moon
Not visible14:47 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2066
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:19 local · Sun, Sun 26 Sept · Moon 1°
Oct 2066
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:25 local · Sun, Sun 3 Oct · Moon -29°
Oct 2066
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:43 local · Mon, Mon 11 Oct · Moon 36°