Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 September 2093 · 16:15 local in London
2093-09-12 15:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:15 local time in London on 12 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Sep
2093
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 16:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
15:34
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2093
20
New Moon
Not visible19:16 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2093
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:39 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon -15°
Oct 2093
4
Full Moon
Above horizon19:18 local · Sun, Sun 4 Oct · Moon 3°
Oct 2093
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:11 local · Mon, Mon 12 Oct · Moon 33°