Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 September 2138 · 01:09 local in London
2138-09-26 00:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:09 local time in London on 26 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
2138
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 (23°) 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 01:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:10
Next moonset
16:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2138
4
New Moon
Not visible06:04 local · Sat, Sat 4 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 2138
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:50 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon 11°
Oct 2138
18
Full Moon
Below horizon09:59 local · Sat, Sat 18 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 2138
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:04 local · Sat, Sat 25 Oct · Moon -18°