Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 30 September 2029 · 21:57 local in London
2029-09-30 20:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:57 local time in London on 30 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 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
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 21:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:53
Next moonset
15:24
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2029
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New Moon
Not visible20:15 local · Sun, Sun 7 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 2029
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Sun, Sun 14 Oct · Moon -23°
Oct 2029
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:28 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2029
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:32 local · Tue, Tue 30 Oct · Moon 15°