Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 October 2015 · 22:06 local in London
2015-10-04 21:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:06 local time in London on 4 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Oct
2015
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 22:06 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:23
Next moonset
14:58
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2015
13
New Moon
Not visible01:06 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -45°
Oct 2015
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:31 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 2015
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -29°
Nov 2015
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:24 local · Tue, Tue 3 Nov · Moon 6°