Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 1 September 2105 · 12:33 local in London
2105-09-01 11:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:33 local time in London on 1 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
2105
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 (18°) 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 12:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:16
Next moonset
14:48
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2105
8
New Moon
Not visible13:22 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 2105
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:29 local · Wed, Wed 16 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2105
24
Full Moon
Above horizon01:25 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon 41°
Sept 2105
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:33 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon -19°