Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 4 September 2045 · 11:03 local in London
2045-09-04 10:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:03 local time in London on 4 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Sep
2045
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 (36°) 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 11:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:28
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2045
11
New Moon
Not visible02:28 local · Mon, Mon 11 Sept · Moon -33°
Sept 2045
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:30 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon -37°
Sept 2045
26
Full Moon
Below horizon07:12 local · Tue, Tue 26 Sept · Moon -1°
Oct 2045
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:32 local · Tue, Tue 3 Oct · Moon -12°