Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 September 2123 · 20:37 local in London
2123-09-12 19:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:37 local time in London on 12 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
12 Sep
2123
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 20:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:52
Next moonset
15:35
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2123
19
New Moon
Not visible20:43 local · Sun, Sun 19 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 2123
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:14 local · Mon, Mon 27 Sept · Moon 14°
Oct 2123
5
Full Moon
Below horizon09:13 local · Tue, Tue 5 Oct · Moon -16°
Oct 2123
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:51 local · Tue, Tue 12 Oct · Moon 32°