Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 September 2034 · 12:41 local in London
2034-09-05 11:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:41 local time in London on 5 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
2034
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 (14°) 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 12:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
14:26
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2034
12
New Moon
Not visible17:14 local · Tue, Tue 12 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 2034
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:40 local · Wed, Wed 20 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 2034
28
Full Moon
Above horizon03:57 local · Thu, Thu 28 Sept · Moon 26°
Oct 2034
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:05 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon -21°