Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 29 September 2021 · 02:57 local in London
2021-09-29 01:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:57 local time in London on 29 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
2021
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 (38°) 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 02:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:07
Next moonset
15:53
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2021
6
New Moon
Not visible12:05 local · Wed, Wed 6 Oct · Moon 35°
Oct 2021
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:25 local · Wed, Wed 13 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2021
20
Full Moon
Below horizon15:57 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon -19°
Oct 2021
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:05 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -11°