Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 29 September 2116 · 18:32 local in London
2116-09-29 17:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:32 local time in London on 29 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
2116
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 18:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:17
Next moonset
16:29
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2116
6
New Moon
Not visible09:16 local · Tue, Tue 6 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2116
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:58 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2116
21
Full Moon
Above horizon17:52 local · Wed, Wed 21 Oct · Moon 0°
Oct 2116
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:30 local · Thu, Thu 29 Oct · Moon 30°