Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 October 1920 · 01:53 local in London
1920-10-05 00:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:53 local time in London on 5 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
1920
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 (22°) 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 01:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:21
Next moonset
14:55
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1920
12
New Moon
Not visible01:50 local · Tue, Tue 12 Oct · Moon -45°
Oct 1920
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:29 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 1920
27
Full Moon
Below horizon14:09 local · Wed, Wed 27 Oct · Moon -19°
Nov 1920
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:35 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon 46°