Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 22 September 2019 · 03:41 local in London
2019-09-22 02:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:41 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Sep
2019
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 (42°) 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 03:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2019
28
New Moon
Not visible19:26 local · Sat, Sat 28 Sept · Moon -3°
Oct 2019
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:47 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 2019
13
Full Moon
Above horizon22:08 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 2019
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:39 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon 11°