Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 28 September 2040 · 05:41 local in London
2040-09-28 04:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:41 local time in London on 28 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
61°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
2040
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 (61°) 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 05:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
15:51
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2040
6
New Moon
Not visible06:26 local · Sat, Sat 6 Oct · Moon -6°
Oct 2040
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:41 local · Sat, Sat 13 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2040
20
Full Moon
Above horizon05:50 local · Sat, Sat 20 Oct · Moon 15°
Oct 2040
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:27 local · Sun, Sun 28 Oct · Moon 21°