Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 21 October 2008 · 12:55 local in London
2008-10-21 11:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:55 local time in London on 21 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Oct
2008
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 (17°) 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 12:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
15:05
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2008
28
New Moon
Not visible23:14 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon -57°
Nov 2008
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:04 local · Thu, Thu 6 Nov · Moon -48°
Nov 2008
13
Full Moon
Above horizon06:17 local · Thu, Thu 13 Nov · Moon 11°
Nov 2008
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:31 local · Wed, Wed 19 Nov · Moon -13°