Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 2 October 2018 · 10:46 local in London
2018-10-02 09:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:46 local time in London on 2 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Oct
2018
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 (36°) 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 10:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
14:59
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2018
9
New Moon
Not visible04:47 local · Tue, Tue 9 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2018
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:02 local · Tue, Tue 16 Oct · Moon 17°
Oct 2018
24
Full Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon -5°
Oct 2018
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:40 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -18°