Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 September 2155 · 15:44 local in London
2155-09-18 14:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:44 local time in London on 18 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
2155
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 15:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:11
Next moonset
16:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2155
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New Moon
Not visible18:20 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon 2°
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:15 local · Fri, Fri 3 Oct · Moon -8°
Oct 2155
10
Full Moon
Above horizon18:19 local · Fri, Fri 10 Oct · Moon 2°
Oct 2155
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:34 local · Sat, Sat 18 Oct · Moon 42°