Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 October 1996 · 13:04 local in London
1996-10-04 12:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:04 local time in London on 4 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Oct
1996
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 (11°) 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 13:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
14:31
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1996
12
New Moon
Not visible15:15 local · Sat, Sat 12 Oct · Moon 23°
Oct 1996
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:09 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon 22°
Oct 1996
26
Full Moon
Below horizon15:11 local · Sat, Sat 26 Oct · Moon -21°
Nov 1996
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:50 local · Sun, Sun 3 Nov · Moon 45°