Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 September 2044 · 16:58 local in London
2044-09-14 15:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:58 local time in London on 14 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
2044
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 16:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:12
Next moonset
16:35
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2044
21
New Moon
Not visible12:03 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon 36°
Sept 2044
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:31 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -54°
Oct 2044
7
Full Moon
Above horizon01:30 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 2044
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:52 local · Thu, Thu 13 Oct · Moon 2°