Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 September 2026 · 08:51 local in London
2026-09-04 07:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:51 local time in London on 4 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
2026
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 (56°) 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 08:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:32
Next moonset
15:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2026
11
New Moon
Not visible04:27 local · Fri, Fri 11 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 2026
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:44 local · Fri, Fri 18 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2026
26
Full Moon
Below horizon17:49 local · Sat, Sat 26 Sept · Moon -6°
Oct 2026
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:25 local · Sat, Sat 3 Oct · Moon 8°