Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 October 2033 · 05:48 local in London
2033-10-15 04:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:48 local time in London on 15 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Oct
2033
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 (52°) 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 05:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
14:36
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2033
23
New Moon
Not visible08:29 local · Sun, Sun 23 Oct · Moon 7°
Oct 2033
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:46 local · Mon, Mon 31 Oct · Moon -50°
Nov 2033
6
Full Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Sun, Sun 6 Nov · Moon 35°
Nov 2033
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:09 local · Sun, Sun 13 Nov · Moon -22°