Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 September 2106 · 15:53 local in London
2106-09-20 14:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:53 local time in London on 20 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Sep
2106
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 15:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
15:25
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2106
27
New Moon
Not visible10:37 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 2106
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:16 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon -45°
Oct 2106
13
Full Moon
Above horizon00:10 local · Wed, Wed 13 Oct · Moon 46°
Oct 2106
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:54 local · Tue, Tue 19 Oct · Moon -13°