Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 30 September 2048 · 03:45 local in London
2048-09-30 02:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:45 local time in London on 30 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Sep
2048
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 (42°) 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 03:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
15:11
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2048
7
New Moon
Not visible18:45 local · Wed, Wed 7 Oct · Moon -9°
Oct 2048
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:20 local · Wed, Wed 14 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2048
21
Full Moon
Above horizon19:25 local · Wed, Wed 21 Oct · Moon 18°
Oct 2048
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon -4°