Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 1 October 1961 · 15:10 local in London
1961-10-01 14:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:10 local time in London on 1 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
1961
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 15:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:27
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1961
9
New Moon
Not visible19:53 local · Mon, Mon 9 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 1961
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:35 local · Tue, Tue 17 Oct · Moon -54°
Oct 1961
23
Full Moon
Above horizon22:31 local · Mon, Mon 23 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 1961
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:59 local · Tue, Tue 31 Oct · Moon 40°