Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 October 1930 · 05:12 local in London
1930-10-15 05:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:12 local time in London on 15 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
63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Oct
1930
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 (63°) 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 05:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:22
Next moonset
14:56
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1930
21
New Moon
Not visible21:48 local · Tue, Tue 21 Oct · Moon -43°
Oct 1930
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:22 local · Wed, Wed 29 Oct · Moon -44°
Nov 1930
6
Full Moon
Below horizon10:28 local · Thu, Thu 6 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 1930
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:27 local · Thu, Thu 13 Nov · Moon 11°