Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 September 2102 · 11:17 local in London
2102-09-04 10:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:17 local time in London on 4 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
33°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
2102
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 (33°) 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 11:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:35
Next moonset
15:26
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2102
12
New Moon
Not visible15:45 local · Tue, Tue 12 Sept · Moon 27°
Sept 2102
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:26 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -26°
Sept 2102
26
Full Moon
Below horizon18:01 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon -3°
Oct 2102
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:51 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon 53°