Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 3 October 2007 · 11:06 local in London
2007-10-03 10:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:06 local time in London on 3 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
3 Oct
2007
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 11:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:51
Next moonset
15:47
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2007
11
New Moon
Not visible06:01 local · Thu, Thu 11 Oct · Moon -14°
Oct 2007
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:33 local · Fri, Fri 19 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2007
26
Full Moon
Above horizon05:52 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon 19°
Nov 2007
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:18 local · Thu, Thu 1 Nov · Moon -7°