Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 13 October 1903 · 19:57 local in London
1903-10-13 19:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:57 local time in London on 13 October. 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
1903
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 19:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:34
Next moonset
13:57
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1903
20
New Moon
Not visible15:30 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 1903
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:33 local · Wed, Wed 28 Oct · Moon -42°
Nov 1903
5
Full Moon
Above horizon05:27 local · Thu, Thu 5 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 1903
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:46 local · Thu, Thu 12 Nov · Moon 34°