Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 September 2086 · 18:52 local in London
2086-09-29 17:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:52 local time in London on 29 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
2086
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 18:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:14
Next moonset
15:18
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2086
7
New Moon
Not visible18:56 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 2086
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 20°
Oct 2086
22
Full Moon
Below horizon10:56 local · Tue, Tue 22 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2086
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:40 local · Tue, Tue 29 Oct · Moon 47°