Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 14 October 1968 · 16:05 local in London
1968-10-14 15:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:05 local time in London on 14 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
1968
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 16:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:45
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1968
21
New Moon
Not visible22:44 local · Mon, Mon 21 Oct · Moon -45°
Oct 1968
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Mon, Mon 28 Oct · Moon -14°
Nov 1968
5
Full Moon
Above horizon05:25 local · Tue, Tue 5 Nov · Moon 25°
Nov 1968
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:53 local · Wed, Wed 13 Nov · Moon 43°