Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 October 2000 · 08:59 local in London
2000-10-20 07:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:59 local time in London on 20 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Oct
2000
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 (52°) 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 08:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:47
Next moonset
15:10
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2000
27
New Moon
Not visible08:58 local · Fri, Fri 27 Oct · Moon 11°
Nov 2000
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:27 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon -54°
Nov 2000
11
Full Moon
Above horizon21:15 local · Sat, Sat 11 Nov · Moon 40°
Nov 2000
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:25 local · Sat, Sat 18 Nov · Moon -14°