Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 10 October 2039 · 09:59 local in London
2039-10-10 08:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:59 local time in London on 10 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Oct
2039
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 (46°) 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 09:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:07
Next moonset
15:33
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2039
17
New Moon
Not visible20:09 local · Mon, Mon 17 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 2039
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Mon, Mon 24 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2039
31
Full Moon
Above horizon22:36 local · Mon, Mon 31 Oct · Moon 47°
Nov 2039
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:46 local · Wed, Wed 9 Nov · Moon 48°