Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 15 September 2158 · 09:30 local in London
2158-09-15 08:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:30 local time in London on 15 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
2158
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 (50°) 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 09:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:55
Next moonset
15:34
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2158
22
New Moon
Not visible15:40 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 22°
Sept 2158
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:22 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon 13°
Oct 2158
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:35 local · Sun, Sun 8 Oct · Moon 47°
Oct 2158
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:40 local · Sat, Sat 14 Oct · Moon -11°