Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 September 2147 · 21:11 local in London
2147-09-16 20:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:11 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Sep
2147
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 21:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:17
Next moonset
15:10
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2147
25
New Moon
Not visible01:34 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -36°
Oct 2147
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:46 local · Mon, Mon 2 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2147
9
Full Moon
Below horizon09:05 local · Mon, Mon 9 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2147
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:16 local · Mon, Mon 16 Oct · Moon 11°