Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 September 2063 · 18:44 local in London
2063-09-15 17:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:44 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
2063
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 18:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:09
Next moonset
16:26
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2063
22
New Moon
Not visible10:21 local · Sat, Sat 22 Sept · Moon 27°
Sept 2063
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:39 local · Sat, Sat 29 Sept · Moon -52°
Oct 2063
7
Full Moon
Below horizon14:27 local · Sun, Sun 7 Oct · Moon -26°
Oct 2063
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:49 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 44°