Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 October 2041 · 22:05 local in London
2041-10-16 21:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:05 local time in London on 16 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
2041
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 22:05 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:32
Next moonset
16:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2041
25
New Moon
Not visible02:30 local · Fri, Fri 25 Oct · Moon -45°
Nov 2041
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Fri, Fri 1 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 2041
8
Full Moon
Above horizon04:43 local · Fri, Fri 8 Nov · Moon 22°
Nov 2041
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:06 local · Fri, Fri 15 Nov · Moon -15°