Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 October 2004 · 11:12 local in London
2004-10-06 10:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:12 local time in London on 6 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2004
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 (37°) 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 11:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
15:52
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2004
14
New Moon
Not visible03:48 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon -33°
Oct 2004
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:59 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon -3°
Oct 2004
28
Full Moon
Above horizon04:08 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon 34°
Nov 2004
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:54 local · Fri, Fri 5 Nov · Moon 60°