Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 · 19:50 local in London
2024-09-24 18:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:50 local time in London on 24 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Sep
2024
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 19:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:06
Next moonset
16:28
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2024
2
New Moon
Not visible19:49 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2024
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Thu, Thu 10 Oct · Moon 9°
Oct 2024
17
Full Moon
Below horizon12:26 local · Thu, Thu 17 Oct · Moon -28°
Oct 2024
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:03 local · Thu, Thu 24 Oct · Moon 54°