Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 28 September 2173 · 22:37 local in London
2173-09-28 21:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:37 local time in London on 28 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Sep
2173
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 (3°) 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 22:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
16:18
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2173
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New Moon
Not visible01:43 local · Thu, Thu 7 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2173
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:39 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon -65°
Oct 2173
21
Full Moon
Above horizon02:18 local · Thu, Thu 21 Oct · Moon 46°
Oct 2173
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:44 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -13°