Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 September 2145 · 07:00 local in London
2145-09-09 06:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:00 local time in London on 9 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
2145
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 (56°) 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 07:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:42
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2145
16
New Moon
Not visible23:40 local · Thu, Thu 16 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2145
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:48 local · Thu, Thu 23 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 2145
30
Full Moon
Above horizon23:16 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon 37°
Oct 2145
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Sat, Sat 9 Oct · Moon 19°