Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 15 September 2052 · 20:48 local in London
2052-09-15 19:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:48 local time in London on 15 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
2052
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 20:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:21
Next moonset
15:10
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2052
23
New Moon
Not visible00:33 local · Mon, Mon 23 Sept · Moon -39°
Oct 2052
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:36 local · Tue, Tue 1 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 2052
8
Full Moon
Below horizon11:54 local · Tue, Tue 8 Oct · Moon -32°
Oct 2052
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:22 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 34°