Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 September 2074 · 13:21 local in London
2074-09-13 12:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:21 local time in London on 13 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
2074
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 (10°) 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 13:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:19
Next moonset
14:41
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2074
21
New Moon
Not visible02:28 local · Fri, Fri 21 Sept · Moon -31°
Sept 2074
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:59 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon 16°
Oct 2074
5
Full Moon
Above horizon03:56 local · Fri, Fri 5 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2074
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:47 local · Sat, Sat 13 Oct · Moon 58°