Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 September 2115 · 16:53 local in London
2115-09-11 15:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:53 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Sep
2115
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 16:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:31
Next moonset
16:24
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2115
18
New Moon
Not visible09:11 local · Wed, Wed 18 Sept · Moon 23°
Sept 2115
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:05 local · Wed, Wed 25 Sept · Moon 0°
Oct 2115
3
Full Moon
Above horizon21:30 local · Thu, Thu 3 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 2115
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:02 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 4°