Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 25 September 2043 · 19:40 local in London
2043-09-25 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:40 local time in London on 25 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Sep
2043
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 19:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:08
Next moonset
16:29
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2043
3
New Moon
Not visible04:12 local · Sat, Sat 3 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 2043
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:05 local · Sun, Sun 11 Oct · Moon -63°
Oct 2043
18
Full Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Sun, Sun 18 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 2043
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:27 local · Sun, Sun 25 Oct · Moon 40°