Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 September 2037 · 23:03 local in London
2037-09-02 22:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:03 local time in London on 2 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
-1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
2037
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 23:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
15:09
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2037
9
New Moon
Not visible19:25 local · Wed, Wed 9 Sept · Moon 3°
Sept 2037
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:36 local · Wed, Wed 16 Sept · Moon -28°
Sept 2037
24
Full Moon
Below horizon12:32 local · Thu, Thu 24 Sept · Moon -42°
Oct 2037
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:29 local · Fri, Fri 2 Oct · Moon 29°