Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 September 2132 · 21:55 local in London
2132-09-02 20:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:55 local time in London on 2 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Sep
2132
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 21:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:53
Next moonset
15:39
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2132
9
New Moon
Not visible18:39 local · Tue, Tue 9 Sept · Moon 11°
Sept 2132
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Wed, Wed 17 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 2132
25
Full Moon
Below horizon07:42 local · Thu, Thu 25 Sept · Moon -10°
Oct 2132
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Thu, Thu 2 Oct · Moon 44°