Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 September 2088 · 07:43 local in London
2088-09-08 06:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:43 local time in London on 8 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Sep
2088
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 (55°) 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 07:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:48
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2088
15
New Moon
Not visible02:58 local · Wed, Wed 15 Sept · Moon -32°
Sept 2088
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:25 local · Wed, Wed 22 Sept · Moon 11°
Sept 2088
30
Full Moon
Below horizon16:25 local · Thu, Thu 30 Sept · Moon -17°
Oct 2088
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:24 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon 8°