Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 September 2120 · 18:08 local in London
2120-09-14 17:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:08 local time in London on 14 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Sep
2120
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 18:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:18
Next moonset
16:11
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2120
22
New Moon
Not visible22:51 local · Sun, Sun 22 Sept · Moon -37°
Sept 2120
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:35 local · Mon, Mon 30 Sept · Moon -51°
Oct 2120
7
Full Moon
Above horizon01:56 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon 45°
Oct 2120
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:53 local · Mon, Mon 14 Oct · Moon 28°