Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 16 September 2166 · 15:11 local in London
2166-09-16 14:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:11 local time in London on 16 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
2166
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 15:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:27
Next moonset
15:30
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2166
24
New Moon
Not visible08:44 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon 17°
Oct 2166
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:24 local · Thu, Thu 2 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2166
9
Full Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2166
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:18 local · Thu, Thu 16 Oct · Moon 17°