Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 September 2038 · 17:27 local in London
2038-09-21 16:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:27 local time in London on 21 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
21 Sep
2038
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 17:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:55
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2038
28
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Sept · Moon -8°
Oct 2038
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:52 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon -38°
Oct 2038
13
Full Moon
Above horizon05:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Oct · Moon 16°
Oct 2038
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:23 local · Thu, Thu 21 Oct · Moon 50°