Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 30 October 2010 · 13:46 local in London
2010-10-30 12:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:46 local time in London on 30 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Oct
2010
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 (5°) 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 13:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
14:23
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2010
6
New Moon
Not visible04:52 local · Sat, Sat 6 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2010
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:39 local · Sat, Sat 13 Nov · Moon 25°
Nov 2010
21
Full Moon
Above horizon17:27 local · Sun, Sun 21 Nov · Moon 14°
Nov 2010
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Sun, Sun 28 Nov · Moon -25°