Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 September 2171 · 11:10 local in London
2171-09-22 10:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:10 local time in London on 22 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
2171
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 (36°) 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 11:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:34
Next moonset
15:43
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2171
29
New Moon
Not visible16:46 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 2171
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:16 local · Sun, Sun 6 Oct · Moon -62°
Oct 2171
13
Full Moon
Above horizon23:05 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 2171
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Tue, Tue 22 Oct · Moon 45°