Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 September 2136 · 12:52 local in London
2136-09-18 11:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:52 local time in London on 18 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
2136
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 (21°) 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 12:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:17
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2136
26
New Moon
Not visible01:10 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon -40°
Oct 2136
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:47 local · Tue, Tue 2 Oct · Moon 8°
Oct 2136
10
Full Moon
Above horizon03:06 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2136
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:02 local · Thu, Thu 18 Oct · Moon 64°