Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 6 September 2042 · 18:09 local in London
2042-09-06 17:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:09 local time in London on 6 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Sep
2042
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 18:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:16
Next moonset
16:27
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2042
14
New Moon
Not visible09:50 local · Sun, Sun 14 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 2042
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:21 local · Mon, Mon 22 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2042
29
Full Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Mon, Mon 29 Sept · Moon -35°
Oct 2042
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:35 local · Mon, Mon 6 Oct · Moon 45°