Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 October 2019 · 13:39 local in London
2019-10-21 12:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:39 local time in London on 21 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Oct
2019
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 (11°) 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 13:39 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:29
Next moonset
15:06
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2019
28
New Moon
Not visible03:39 local · Mon, Mon 28 Oct · Moon -27°
Nov 2019
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:23 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -32°
Nov 2019
12
Full Moon
Below horizon13:35 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon -21°
Nov 2019
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:11 local · Tue, Tue 19 Nov · Moon -12°