Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 14 September 2169 · 08:50 local in London
2169-09-14 07:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:50 local time in London on 14 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
2169
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 (53°) 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 08:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
15:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2169
20
New Moon
Not visible23:42 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon -31°
Sept 2169
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:07 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon -21°
Oct 2169
6
Full Moon
Above horizon05:14 local · Fri, Fri 6 Oct · Moon 15°
Oct 2169
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:27 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -12°