Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 September 2095 · 17:15 local in London
2095-09-20 16:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:15 local time in London on 20 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
20 Sep
2095
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 17:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
16:09
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2095
28
New Moon
Not visible13:54 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon 38°
Oct 2095
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:52 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 2095
13
Full Moon
Below horizon10:30 local · Thu, Thu 13 Oct · Moon -27°
Oct 2095
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:08 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon 54°