Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 October 2040 · 01:27 local in London
2040-10-28 00:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:27 local time in London on 28 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
28 Oct
2040
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 (21°) 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 01:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
14:36
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2040
4
New Moon
Not visible18:56 local · Sun, Sun 4 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2040
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:23 local · Sun, Sun 11 Nov · Moon 9°
Nov 2040
18
Full Moon
Above horizon19:06 local · Sun, Sun 18 Nov · Moon 27°
Nov 2040
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:07 local · Mon, Mon 26 Nov · Moon -14°