Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 September 2091 · 04:47 local in London
2091-09-06 03:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:47 local time in London on 6 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
6 Sep
2091
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 04:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:50
Next moonset
14:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2091
13
New Moon
Not visible10:34 local · Thu, Thu 13 Sept · Moon 34°
Sept 2091
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:10 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon -18°
Sept 2091
27
Full Moon
Below horizon16:56 local · Thu, Thu 27 Sept · Moon -19°
Oct 2091
5
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:53 local · Fri, Fri 5 Oct · Moon -15°