Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 October 1926 · 10:57 local in London
1926-10-28 10:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:57 local time in London on 28 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Oct
1926
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 (26°) 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 10:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:38
Next moonset
14:05
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1926
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12
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Nov 1926
19
Full Moon
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Nov 1926
27
Last Quarter Moon
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