Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 September 2078 · 10:00 local in London
2078-09-28 09:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:00 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
2078
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 (47°) 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 10:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:45
Next moonset
15:52
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2078
6
New Moon
Not visible00:06 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon -41°
Oct 2078
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:07 local · Fri, Fri 14 Oct · Moon -57°
Oct 2078
21
Full Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Fri, Fri 21 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 2078
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:34 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -14°