Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 October 1905 · 12:51 local in London
1905-10-21 12:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:51 local time in London on 21 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Oct
1905
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 (6°) 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 12:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:48
Next moonset
13:36
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1905
28
New Moon
Not visible06:58 local · Sat, Sat 28 Oct · Moon 3°
Nov 1905
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:39 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon -28°
Nov 1905
12
Full Moon
Above horizon05:11 local · Sun, Sun 12 Nov · Moon 15°
Nov 1905
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon 23°