Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 19 October 2030 · 15:50 local in London
2030-10-19 14:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:50 local time in London on 19 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
19 Oct
2030
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 15:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
14:53
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2030
26
New Moon
Not visible21:17 local · Sat, Sat 26 Oct · Moon -36°
Nov 2030
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:56 local · Sat, Sat 2 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 2030
10
Full Moon
Above horizon03:30 local · Sun, Sun 10 Nov · Moon 34°
Nov 2030
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:32 local · Mon, Mon 18 Nov · Moon 35°