Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 September 2159 · 07:06 local in London
2159-09-05 06:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:06 local time in London on 5 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
62°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
2159
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 (62°) 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 07:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
15:26
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2159
12
New Moon
Not visible00:46 local · Wed, Wed 12 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 2159
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:29 local · Wed, Wed 19 Sept · Moon -5°
Sept 2159
27
Full Moon
Below horizon13:12 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon -32°
Oct 2159
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:07 local · Thu, Thu 4 Oct · Moon 15°