Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 2 September 2113 · 16:43 local in London
2113-09-02 15:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:43 local time in London on 2 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
2113
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 16:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
15:47
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2113
10
New Moon
Not visible05:01 local · Sun, Sun 10 Sept · Moon -11°
Sept 2113
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:26 local · Mon, Mon 18 Sept · Moon -49°
Sept 2113
25
Full Moon
Below horizon10:05 local · Mon, Mon 25 Sept · Moon -30°
Oct 2113
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:05 local · Mon, Mon 2 Oct · Moon 19°