Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 October 2035 · 21:57 local in London
2035-10-23 20:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:57 local time in London on 23 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
23 Oct
2035
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 21:57 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:32
Next moonset
14:59
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2035
31
New Moon
Not visible02:59 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -34°
Nov 2035
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:51 local · Thu, Thu 8 Nov · Moon -53°
Nov 2035
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:49 local · Thu, Thu 15 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 2035
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:16 local · Thu, Thu 22 Nov · Moon 48°