Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 September 2059 · 13:54 local in London
2059-09-28 12:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:54 local time in London on 28 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
2059
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 (12°) 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 13:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:35
Next moonset
15:38
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2059
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New Moon
Not visible16:50 local · Mon, Mon 6 Oct · Moon 16°
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14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:39 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2059
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon 37°
Oct 2059
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:32 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon 56°