Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 October 2017 · 13:26 local in London
2017-10-12 12:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:26 local time in London on 12 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2017
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 (10°) 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 13:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:41
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2017
19
New Moon
Not visible20:12 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon -18°
Oct 2017
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:22 local · Fri, Fri 27 Oct · Moon 0°
Nov 2017
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:23 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2017
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:37 local · Fri, Fri 10 Nov · Moon -16°