Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 September 2127 · 18:31 local in London
2127-09-28 17:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:31 local time in London on 28 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
2127
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 18:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:27
Next moonset
15:07
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2127
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New Moon
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Oct 2127
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:20 local · Sun, Sun 12 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2127
20
Full Moon
Below horizon07:34 local · Mon, Mon 20 Oct · Moon -1°
Oct 2127
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:57 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon 21°