Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 10 September 2039 · 14:46 local in London
2039-09-10 13:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:46 local time in London on 10 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
10 Sep
2039
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 (1°) 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 14:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:53
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2039
18
New Moon
Not visible09:23 local · Sun, Sun 18 Sept · Moon 26°
Sept 2039
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Sun, Sun 25 Sept · Moon -61°
Oct 2039
2
Full Moon
Below horizon08:23 local · Sun, Sun 2 Oct · Moon -14°
Oct 2039
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:59 local · Mon, Mon 10 Oct · Moon 46°