Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 24 September 2111 · 23:05 local in London
2111-09-24 22:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:05 local time in London on 24 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Sep
2111
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 (0°) 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 23:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
15:19
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2111
3
New Moon
Not visible02:37 local · Sat, Sat 3 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2111
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:00 local · Sat, Sat 10 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2111
17
Full Moon
Above horizon03:14 local · Sat, Sat 17 Oct · Moon 34°
Oct 2111
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:17 local · Sat, Sat 24 Oct · Moon -18°