Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 September 2143 · 14:14 local in London
2143-09-02 13:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:14 local time in London on 2 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
2143
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 (2°) 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 14:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:19
Next moonset
14:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2143
9
New Moon
Not visible08:29 local · Mon, Mon 9 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 2143
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:26 local · Mon, Mon 16 Sept · Moon -31°
Sept 2143
24
Full Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Tue, Tue 24 Sept · Moon 29°
Oct 2143
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon 22°