Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 September 2068 · 11:16 local in London
2068-09-18 10:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:16 local time in London on 18 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
2068
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 (30°) 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 11:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:28
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2068
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New Moon
Not visible11:48 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon 31°
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4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:23 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon -29°
Oct 2068
11
Full Moon
Above horizon02:39 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon 41°
Oct 2068
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:01 local · Thu, Thu 18 Oct · Moon 13°