Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 September 2023 · 23:21 local in London
2023-09-06 22:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:21 local time in London on 6 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
2023
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 (8°) 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 23:21 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:51
Next moonset
16:05
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2023
15
New Moon
Not visible02:40 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2023
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2023
29
Full Moon
Below horizon10:58 local · Fri, Fri 29 Sept · Moon -33°
Oct 2023
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:48 local · Fri, Fri 6 Oct · Moon 6°