Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 October 2031 · 11:50 local in London
2031-10-08 10:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:50 local time in London on 8 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
8 Oct
2031
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 11:50 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:37
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2031
16
New Moon
Not visible09:21 local · Thu, Thu 16 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 2031
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:36 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon -49°
Oct 2031
30
Full Moon
Below horizon07:33 local · Thu, Thu 30 Oct · Moon -5°
Nov 2031
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:02 local · Fri, Fri 7 Nov · Moon 47°