Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 17 September 2109 · 11:36 local in London
2109-09-17 10:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:36 local time in London on 17 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Sep
2109
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 (25°) 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 11:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:37
Next moonset
14:35
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2109
24
New Moon
Not visible18:23 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon 5°
Oct 2109
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon -48°
Oct 2109
9
Full Moon
Above horizon00:11 local · Wed, Wed 9 Oct · Moon 41°
Oct 2109
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:23 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon 44°