Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 September 2100 · 16:33 local in London
2100-09-26 15:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:33 local time in London on 26 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
2100
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 16:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:21
Next moonset
16:20
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2100
3
New Moon
Not visible19:03 local · Sun, Sun 3 Oct · Moon -9°
Oct 2100
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Sun, Sun 10 Oct · Moon -52°
Oct 2100
18
Full Moon
Above horizon05:06 local · Mon, Mon 18 Oct · Moon 24°
Oct 2100
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:19 local · Tue, Tue 26 Oct · Moon 57°