Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 September 2035 · 15:40 local in London
2035-09-24 14:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:40 local time in London on 24 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Sep
2035
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 15:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
15:27
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2035
1
New Moon
Not visible14:07 local · Mon, Mon 1 Oct · Moon 35°
Oct 2035
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:49 local · Tue, Tue 9 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2035
17
Full Moon
Above horizon03:36 local · Wed, Wed 17 Oct · Moon 32°
Oct 2035
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:57 local · Tue, Tue 23 Oct · Moon -11°