Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 October 1969 · 12:05 local in London
1969-10-03 11:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:05 local time in London on 3 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
29°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
1969
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 (29°) 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 12:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:38
Next moonset
15:51
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1969
11
New Moon
Not visible10:39 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 1969
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:32 local · Sat, Sat 18 Oct · Moon -52°
Oct 1969
25
Full Moon
Below horizon09:44 local · Sat, Sat 25 Oct · Moon -14°
Nov 1969
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:14 local · Sun, Sun 2 Nov · Moon 56°