Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 September 2056 · 06:43 local in London
2056-09-02 05:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:43 local time in London on 2 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
57°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
2056
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 (57°) 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 06:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
14:50
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2056
9
New Moon
Not visible18:47 local · Sat, Sat 9 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2056
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon -35°
Sept 2056
23
Full Moon
Above horizon20:34 local · Sat, Sat 23 Sept · Moon 11°
Oct 2056
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:33 local · Mon, Mon 2 Oct · Moon 13°