Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 September 2090 · 00:48 local in London
2090-09-16 23:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:48 local time in London on 17 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Sep
2090
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 (13°) 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 00:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:06
Next moonset
14:59
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2090
23
New Moon
Not visible18:03 local · Sat, Sat 23 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2090
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:21 local · Sat, Sat 30 Sept · Moon -10°
Oct 2090
8
Full Moon
Below horizon16:54 local · Sun, Sun 8 Oct · Moon -15°
Oct 2090
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:37 local · Mon, Mon 16 Oct · Moon 25°