Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 September 2077 · 09:35 local in London
2077-09-09 08:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:35 local time in London on 9 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
2077
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 (47°) 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 09:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:53
Next moonset
15:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2077
17
New Moon
Not visible06:53 local · Fri, Fri 17 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 2077
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:15 local · Sat, Sat 25 Sept · Moon -53°
Oct 2077
2
Full Moon
Above horizon02:21 local · Sat, Sat 2 Oct · Moon 35°
Oct 2077
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:26 local · Fri, Fri 8 Oct · Moon -6°