Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 16 October 1995 · 17:26 local in London
1995-10-16 16:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:26 local time in London on 16 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
1995
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 17:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:50
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1995
24
New Moon
Not visible04:36 local · Tue, Tue 24 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 1995
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:17 local · Mon, Mon 30 Oct · Moon 11°
Nov 1995
7
Full Moon
Below horizon07:21 local · Tue, Tue 7 Nov · Moon -3°
Nov 1995
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:40 local · Wed, Wed 15 Nov · Moon 9°