Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 10 September 2172 · 07:36 local in London
2172-09-10 06:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:36 local time in London on 10 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
64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Sep
2172
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 (64°) 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 07:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:32
Next moonset
15:48
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2172
18
New Moon
Not visible05:05 local · Fri, Fri 18 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2172
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:21 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon -54°
Oct 2172
2
Full Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Fri, Fri 2 Oct · Moon 29°
Oct 2172
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:38 local · Sat, Sat 10 Oct · Moon 35°