Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 September 2049 · 00:04 local in London
2049-09-18 23:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:04 local time in London on 19 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Sep
2049
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 (9°) 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 00:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
15:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2049
27
New Moon
Not visible03:05 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon -36°
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4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:39 local · Mon, Mon 4 Oct · Moon -37°
Oct 2049
11
Full Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Mon, Mon 11 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 2049
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:56 local · Mon, Mon 18 Oct · Moon -22°