Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 October 2011 · 04:31 local in London
2011-10-20 03:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:31 local time in London on 20 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Oct
2011
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 (45°) 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 04:31 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:24
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2011
26
New Moon
Not visible20:56 local · Wed, Wed 26 Oct · Moon -34°
Nov 2011
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:38 local · Wed, Wed 2 Nov · Moon 22°
Nov 2011
10
Full Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon 38°
Nov 2011
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:09 local · Fri, Fri 18 Nov · Moon -21°