Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 September 2112 · 02:26 local in London
2112-09-13 01:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:26 local time in London on 13 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Sep
2112
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 (30°) 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 02:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:33
Next moonset
15:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2112
21
New Moon
Not visible04:25 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -19°
Sept 2112
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:15 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -30°
Oct 2112
5
Full Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Wed, Wed 5 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2112
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:34 local · Wed, Wed 12 Oct · Moon -10°