Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 September 2144 · 08:58 local in London
2144-09-20 07:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:58 local time in London on 20 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Sep
2144
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 (48°) 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 08:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2144
27
New Moon
Not visible09:24 local · Sun, Sun 27 Sept · Moon 19°
Oct 2144
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:45 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2144
11
Full Moon
Above horizon20:50 local · Sun, Sun 11 Oct · Moon 24°
Oct 2144
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:46 local · Mon, Mon 19 Oct · Moon 1°