Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 October 2006 · 01:26 local in London
2006-10-14 00:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:26 local time in London on 14 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
2006
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 (23°) 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 01:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
15:54
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2006
22
New Moon
Not visible06:14 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -15°
Oct 2006
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:26 local · Sun, Sun 29 Oct · Moon 3°
Nov 2006
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:58 local · Sun, Sun 5 Nov · Moon -17°
Nov 2006
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:46 local · Sun, Sun 12 Nov · Moon -21°