Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 26 September 2119 · 20:42 local in London
2119-09-26 19:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:42 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
2119
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 20:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:13
Next moonset
16:10
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2119
4
New Moon
Not visible16:21 local · Wed, Wed 4 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 2119
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:34 local · Wed, Wed 11 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2119
18
Full Moon
Below horizon15:35 local · Wed, Wed 18 Oct · Moon -15°
Oct 2119
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:25 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon -9°