Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 18 September 2174 · 01:34 local in London
2174-09-18 00:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:34 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
28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
2174
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 (28°) 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 01:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:50
Next moonset
16:14
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2174
26
New Moon
Not visible03:43 local · Mon, Mon 26 Sept · Moon -30°
Oct 2174
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:58 local · Tue, Tue 4 Oct · Moon -22°
Oct 2174
10
Full Moon
Below horizon16:37 local · Mon, Mon 10 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2174
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:42 local · Mon, Mon 17 Oct · Moon -2°