Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 September 2031 · 17:14 local in London
2031-09-08 16:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:14 local time in London on 8 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
2031
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 17:14 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:09
Next moonset
15:24
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2031
16
New Moon
Not visible19:47 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2031
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:20 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2031
30
Full Moon
Above horizon19:58 local · Tue, Tue 30 Sept · Moon 15°
Oct 2031
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:50 local · Wed, Wed 8 Oct · Moon 24°