Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 September 2050 · 03:51 local in London
2050-09-08 02:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:51 local time in London on 8 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
8 Sep
2050
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 03:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
15:02
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2050
16
New Moon
Not visible04:49 local · Fri, Fri 16 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 2050
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:34 local · Sat, Sat 24 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 2050
30
Full Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Fri, Fri 30 Sept · Moon 2°
Oct 2050
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:32 local · Fri, Fri 7 Oct · Moon -18°