Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 October 2023 · 14:48 local in London
2023-10-06 13:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:48 local time in London on 6 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2023
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 (6°) 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 14:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:33
Next moonset
15:47
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2023
14
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Sat, Sat 14 Oct · Moon -8°
Oct 2023
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:29 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2023
28
Full Moon
Above horizon21:24 local · Sat, Sat 28 Oct · Moon 35°
Nov 2023
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:37 local · Sun, Sun 5 Nov · Moon 48°