Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 24 September 2130 · 09:54 local in London
2130-09-24 08:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:54 local time in London on 24 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Sep
2130
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 (43°) 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 09:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:24
Next moonset
15:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2130
2
New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Mon, Mon 2 Oct · Moon 35°
Oct 2130
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Tue, Tue 10 Oct · Moon -43°
Oct 2130
17
Full Moon
Above horizon01:47 local · Tue, Tue 17 Oct · Moon 41°
Oct 2130
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:05 local · Tue, Tue 24 Oct · Moon 7°