Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 September 2160 · 09:18 local in London
2160-09-23 08:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:18 local time in London on 23 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
2160
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 (49°) 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 09:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
15:06
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2160
30
New Moon
Not visible00:03 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon -45°
Oct 2160
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:12 local · Tue, Tue 7 Oct · Moon -58°
Oct 2160
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:14 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2160
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:00 local · Wed, Wed 22 Oct · Moon -18°