Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 15 September 2101 · 13:59 local in London
2101-09-15 12:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:59 local time in London on 15 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
2101
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 (11°) 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 13:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:24
Next moonset
15:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2101
23
New Moon
Not visible08:41 local · Fri, Fri 23 Sept · Moon 14°
Sept 2101
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Fri, Fri 30 Sept · Moon -51°
Oct 2101
7
Full Moon
Below horizon07:55 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon -4°
Oct 2101
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:12 local · Sat, Sat 15 Oct · Moon 52°