Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 October 2034 · 19:05 local in London
2034-10-04 18:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:05 local time in London on 4 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Oct
2034
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 19:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
15:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2034
12
New Moon
Not visible08:33 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 2034
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Fri, Fri 20 Oct · Moon -12°
Oct 2034
27
Full Moon
Below horizon13:42 local · Fri, Fri 27 Oct · Moon -28°
Nov 2034
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:27 local · Fri, Fri 3 Nov · Moon 41°