Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 10 October 2020 · 01:40 local in London
2020-10-10 00:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:40 local time in London on 10 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Oct
2020
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 (24°) 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 01:40 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:37
Next moonset
15:44
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2020
16
New Moon
Not visible20:31 local · Fri, Fri 16 Oct · Moon -20°
Oct 2020
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:23 local · Fri, Fri 23 Oct · Moon -7°
Oct 2020
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:49 local · Sat, Sat 31 Oct · Moon -16°
Nov 2020
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:46 local · Sun, Sun 8 Nov · Moon 1°