Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 October 2013 · 00:41 local in London
2013-10-26 23:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:41 local time in London on 27 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Oct
2013
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 (8°) 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 00:41 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
13:26
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2013
3
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sun, Sun 3 Nov · Moon 21°
Nov 2013
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:57 local · Sun, Sun 10 Nov · Moon -49°
Nov 2013
17
Full Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Sun, Sun 17 Nov · Moon -8°
Nov 2013
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:28 local · Mon, Mon 25 Nov · Moon -30°