Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 21 October 2038 · 09:23 local in London
2038-10-21 08:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:23 local time in London on 21 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Oct
2038
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 (50°) 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 09:23 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:35
Next moonset
15:18
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2038
28
New Moon
Not visible04:53 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon -26°
Nov 2038
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:24 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon 5°
Nov 2038
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon 49°
Nov 2038
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:10 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -5°