Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 October 2044 · 22:52 local in London
2044-10-13 21:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:52 local time in London on 13 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
2044
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 (2°) 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 22:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:02
Next moonset
15:50
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2044
21
New Moon
Not visible00:36 local · Fri, Fri 21 Oct · Moon -53°
Oct 2044
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:28 local · Sat, Sat 29 Oct · Moon -11°
Nov 2044
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:27 local · Sat, Sat 5 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 2044
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:09 local · Sat, Sat 12 Nov · Moon 52°