Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 October 1993 · 20:36 local in London
1993-10-08 19:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:36 local time in London on 8 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
1993
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 20:36 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:21
Next moonset
15:05
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1993
15
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Fri, Fri 15 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 1993
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Fri, Fri 22 Oct · Moon -41°
Oct 1993
30
Full Moon
Below horizon12:38 local · Sat, Sat 30 Oct · Moon -22°
Nov 1993
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:36 local · Sun, Sun 7 Nov · Moon 49°