Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 September 2168 · 14:11 local in London
2168-09-24 13:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:11 local time in London on 24 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
24 Sep
2168
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 (5°) 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 14:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
15:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2168
1
New Moon
Not visible09:51 local · Sat, Sat 1 Oct · Moon 25°
Oct 2168
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:37 local · Sun, Sun 9 Oct · Moon -42°
Oct 2168
16
Full Moon
Above horizon23:12 local · Sun, Sun 16 Oct · Moon 38°
Oct 2168
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Sun, Sun 23 Oct · Moon -14°