Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 September 2069 · 02:22 local in London
2069-09-08 01:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:22 local time in London on 8 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
2069
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 (29°) 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 02:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
15:03
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2069
15
New Moon
Not visible12:35 local · Sun, Sun 15 Sept · Moon 37°
Sept 2069
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:23 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon 16°
Sept 2069
30
Full Moon
Above horizon19:09 local · Mon, Mon 30 Sept · Moon 7°
Oct 2069
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:20 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon 37°