Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 September 2047 · 12:18 local in London
2047-09-12 11:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:18 local time in London on 12 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
2047
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 (23°) 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 12:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:48
Next moonset
15:18
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2047
19
New Moon
Not visible19:31 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 2047
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:29 local · Thu, Thu 26 Sept · Moon -41°
Oct 2047
4
Full Moon
Above horizon00:42 local · Fri, Fri 4 Oct · Moon 47°
Oct 2047
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:22 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon 54°