Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 September 2129 · 14:07 local in London
2129-09-05 13:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:07 local time in London on 5 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Sep
2129
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 (2°) 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 14:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
14:24
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2129
13
New Moon
Not visible18:35 local · Tue, Tue 13 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 2129
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:45 local · Wed, Wed 21 Sept · Moon -44°
Sept 2129
28
Full Moon
Above horizon01:05 local · Wed, Wed 28 Sept · Moon 36°
Oct 2129
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:06 local · Wed, Wed 5 Oct · Moon 56°