Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 22 September 2152 · 00:02 local in London
2152-09-21 23:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:02 local time in London on 22 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
2152
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 (12°) 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 00:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
16:08
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2152
28
New Moon
Not visible16:26 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon 22°
Oct 2152
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:43 local · Thu, Thu 5 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2152
13
Full Moon
Below horizon15:51 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2152
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:50 local · Sat, Sat 21 Oct · Moon 40°