Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 9 September 2058 · 19:07 local in London
2058-09-09 18:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:07 local time in London on 9 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Sep
2058
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 19:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
15:54
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2058
17
New Moon
Not visible23:18 local · Tue, Tue 17 Sept · Moon -28°
Sept 2058
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:14 local · Wed, Wed 25 Sept · Moon -35°
Oct 2058
2
Full Moon
Above horizon02:36 local · Wed, Wed 2 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 2058
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:41 local · Wed, Wed 9 Oct · Moon 22°