Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 September 2122 · 00:28 local in London
2122-09-22 23:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:28 local time in London on 23 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Sep
2122
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 (14°) 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 00:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:45
Next moonset
15:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2122
30
New Moon
Not visible16:20 local · Wed, Wed 30 Sept · Moon 14°
Oct 2122
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:59 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 2122
15
Full Moon
Above horizon18:27 local · Thu, Thu 15 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 2122
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:34 local · Thu, Thu 22 Oct · Moon 35°