Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 September 2079 · 06:22 local in London
2079-09-18 05:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:22 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
65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
2079
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 (65°) 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 06:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
16:04
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2079
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New Moon
Not visible05:06 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -16°
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3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:35 local · Tue, Tue 3 Oct · Moon -46°
Oct 2079
10
Full Moon
Above horizon18:23 local · Tue, Tue 10 Oct · Moon 1°
Oct 2079
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:22 local · Tue, Tue 17 Oct · Moon 26°