Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 September 2046 · 09:16 local in London
2046-09-23 08:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:16 local time in London on 23 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
2046
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 (52°) 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 09:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:58
Next moonset
15:36
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2046
30
New Moon
Not visible03:25 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon -35°
Oct 2046
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:41 local · Sat, Sat 6 Oct · Moon 5°
Oct 2046
15
Full Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 51°
Oct 2046
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:08 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon -13°