Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 11 September 2104 · 16:35 local in London
2104-09-11 15:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:35 local time in London on 11 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Sep
2104
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 16:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
15:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2104
19
New Moon
Not visible09:14 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 2104
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:34 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon -11°
Oct 2104
4
Full Moon
Below horizon10:17 local · Sat, Sat 4 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 2104
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon 30°