Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 19 September 2030 · 20:57 local in London
2030-09-19 19:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:57 local time in London on 19 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
2030
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 20:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:55
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2030
27
New Moon
Not visible10:55 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 27°
Oct 2030
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:56 local · Fri, Fri 4 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2030
11
Full Moon
Below horizon11:47 local · Fri, Fri 11 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 2030
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:50 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon -11°