Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 September 2029 · 05:33 local in London
2029-09-01 04:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:33 local time in London on 1 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
59°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
2029
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 (59°) 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 05:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:05
Next moonset
15:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2029
8
New Moon
Not visible11:44 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 37°
Sept 2029
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:29 local · Sat, Sat 15 Sept · Moon -34°
Sept 2029
22
Full Moon
Below horizon17:29 local · Sat, Sat 22 Sept · Moon -8°
Sept 2029
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:57 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon -6°