Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 September 2053 · 18:05 local in London
2053-09-05 17:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:05 local time in London on 5 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
2053
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 18:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
15:15
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2053
12
New Moon
Not visible10:36 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2053
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:29 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon 5°
Sept 2053
27
Full Moon
Above horizon22:50 local · Sat, Sat 27 Sept · Moon 32°
Oct 2053
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:01 local · Sun, Sun 5 Oct · Moon 5°