Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 September 2092 · 20:06 local in London
2092-09-23 19:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:06 local time in London on 23 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
2092
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 20:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:10
Next moonset
15:20
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2092
1
New Moon
Not visible10:15 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 28°
Oct 2092
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:16 local · Wed, Wed 8 Oct · Moon -38°
Oct 2092
15
Full Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Wed, Wed 15 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 2092
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:08 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -3°