Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 September 2118 · 06:12 local in London
2118-09-08 05:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:12 local time in London on 8 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
65°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
2118
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 (65°) 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 06:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:28
Next moonset
15:56
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2118
15
New Moon
Not visible17:27 local · Thu, Thu 15 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 2118
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:38 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon -52°
Sept 2118
29
Full Moon
Above horizon19:44 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon 11°
Oct 2118
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:45 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon 10°