Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 September 2142 · 01:21 local in London
2142-09-13 00:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:21 local time in London on 13 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
2142
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 (21°) 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 01:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
15:19
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2142
19
New Moon
Not visible16:10 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon 20°
Sept 2142
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:12 local · Wed, Wed 26 Sept · Moon -2°
Oct 2142
5
Full Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Fri, Fri 5 Oct · Moon 44°
Oct 2142
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:31 local · Fri, Fri 12 Oct · Moon 51°