Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 3 October 2026 · 14:25 local in London
2026-10-03 13:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:25 local time in London on 3 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
2026
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 (8°) 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 14:25 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:47
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2026
10
New Moon
Not visible16:50 local · Sat, Sat 10 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 2026
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:13 local · Sun, Sun 18 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 2026
26
Full Moon
Above horizon04:12 local · Mon, Mon 26 Oct · Moon 25°
Nov 2026
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:28 local · Sun, Sun 1 Nov · Moon -13°