Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 September 2139 · 08:09 local in London
2139-09-15 07:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:09 local time in London on 15 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Sep
2139
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 (60°) 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 08:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:50
Next moonset
15:41
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2139
23
New Moon
Not visible06:32 local · Wed, Wed 23 Sept · Moon -5°
Oct 2139
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:59 local · Thu, Thu 1 Oct · Moon -61°
Oct 2139
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:33 local · Thu, Thu 8 Oct · Moon 47°
Oct 2139
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:15 local · Wed, Wed 14 Oct · Moon -14°