Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 10 September 2085 · 22:08 local in London
2085-09-10 21:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:08 local time in London on 10 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Sep
2085
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 22:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:36
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2085
19
New Moon
Not visible02:07 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 2085
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon 15°
Oct 2085
3
Full Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 3 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2085
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:09 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 4°