Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 15 October 2014 · 20:12 local in London
2014-10-15 19:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:12 local time in London on 15 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Oct
2014
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 20:12 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
14:48
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2014
23
New Moon
Not visible22:57 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2014
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:48 local · Fri, Fri 31 Oct · Moon -37°
Nov 2014
6
Full Moon
Above horizon22:23 local · Thu, Thu 6 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 2014
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Fri, Fri 14 Nov · Moon -20°