Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 11 October 2028 · 12:57 local in London
2028-10-11 11:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:57 local time in London on 11 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Oct
2028
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 (17°) 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 12:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
15:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2028
18
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Wed, Wed 18 Oct · Moon -36°
Oct 2028
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:53 local · Wed, Wed 25 Oct · Moon -55°
Nov 2028
2
Full Moon
Below horizon09:17 local · Thu, Thu 2 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 2028
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:26 local · Thu, Thu 9 Nov · Moon -12°