Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 6 October 2042 · 03:35 local in London
2042-10-06 02:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:35 local time in London on 6 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2042
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 (45°) 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 03:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:09
Next moonset
16:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2042
14
New Moon
Not visible03:03 local · Tue, Tue 14 Oct · Moon -39°
Oct 2042
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:53 local · Wed, Wed 22 Oct · Moon -46°
Oct 2042
28
Full Moon
Above horizon19:48 local · Tue, Tue 28 Oct · Moon 30°
Nov 2042
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:51 local · Tue, Tue 4 Nov · Moon -11°