Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 October 2036 · 19:09 local in London
2036-10-12 18:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:09 local time in London on 12 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2036
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 19:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:22
Next moonset
15:24
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2036
19
New Moon
Not visible12:50 local · Sun, Sun 19 Oct · Moon 32°
Oct 2036
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:14 local · Mon, Mon 27 Oct · Moon -26°
Nov 2036
4
Full Moon
Above horizon00:44 local · Tue, Tue 4 Nov · Moon 47°
Nov 2036
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:29 local · Tue, Tue 11 Nov · Moon 24°