Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 8 October 2012 · 08:34 local in London
2012-10-08 07:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:34 local time in London on 8 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Oct
2012
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 (51°) 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 08:34 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
14:44
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2012
15
New Moon
Not visible13:03 local · Mon, Mon 15 Oct · Moon 26°
Oct 2012
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:32 local · Mon, Mon 22 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2012
29
Full Moon
Above horizon19:50 local · Mon, Mon 29 Oct · Moon 31°
Nov 2012
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:36 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon 14°