Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 September 2140 · 01:28 local in London
2140-09-04 00:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:28 local time in London on 4 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
2140
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 (25°) 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 01:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:15
Next moonset
15:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2140
11
New Moon
Not visible08:27 local · Sun, Sun 11 Sept · Moon 14°
Sept 2140
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Mon, Mon 19 Sept · Moon -33°
Sept 2140
26
Full Moon
Below horizon17:39 local · Mon, Mon 26 Sept · Moon -5°
Oct 2140
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:29 local · Mon, Mon 3 Oct · Moon 56°