Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 28 September 2097 · 14:39 local in London
2097-09-28 13:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:39 local time in London on 28 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
2097
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 (6°) 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 14:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:31
Next moonset
15:44
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2097
5
New Moon
Not visible12:45 local · Sat, Sat 5 Oct · Moon 34°
Oct 2097
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:35 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2097
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:23 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon 44°
Oct 2097
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:56 local · Sun, Sun 27 Oct · Moon -11°