Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 September 2028 · 01:46 local in London
2028-09-12 00:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:46 local time in London on 12 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
2028
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 (28°) 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 01:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:13
Next moonset
15:46
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2028
18
New Moon
Not visible19:24 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon -8°
Sept 2028
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:10 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -9°
Oct 2028
3
Full Moon
Below horizon17:25 local · Tue, Tue 3 Oct · Moon -5°
Oct 2028
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:57 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon 17°