Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 September 2161 · 21:28 local in London
2161-09-12 20:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:28 local time in London on 12 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
2161
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 21:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:59
Next moonset
15:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2161
19
New Moon
Not visible16:22 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 2161
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:53 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon -43°
Oct 2161
4
Full Moon
Below horizon10:45 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon -26°
Oct 2161
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:40 local · Mon, Mon 12 Oct · Moon 43°