4 SEPTLast Quarter
The Moon rises later, so the first part of the night stays darker.
New Moon
The darkest part of the lunar cycle — good for faint objects and meteors.
First Quarter
The Moon is high in the evening sky.
Full Moon
A bright Moon dominates the night — great to watch, harder for faint stars.
Last Quarter
The Moon rises later, so the first part of the night stays darker.
New Moon
The darkest part of the lunar cycle — good for faint objects and meteors.
First Quarter
The Moon is high in the evening sky.
Full Moon
A bright Moon dominates the night — great to watch, harder for faint stars.