Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 September 2084 · 21:59 local in London
2084-09-21 20:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:59 local time in London on 21 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Sep
2084
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 21:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:31
Next moonset
15:43
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2084
29
New Moon
Not visible22:16 local · Fri, Fri 29 Sept · Moon -37°
Oct 2084
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:42 local · Fri, Fri 6 Oct · Moon -7°
Oct 2084
13
Full Moon
Above horizon21:13 local · Fri, Fri 13 Oct · Moon 33°
Oct 2084
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:49 local · Sat, Sat 21 Oct · Moon -18°