Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 October 2045 · 19:32 local in London
2045-10-03 18:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:32 local time in London on 3 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
2045
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 19:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:34
Next moonset
16:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2045
10
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Tue, Tue 10 Oct · Moon 25°
Oct 2045
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Tue, Tue 17 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 2045
25
Full Moon
Above horizon22:31 local · Wed, Wed 25 Oct · Moon 47°
Nov 2045
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:10 local · Thu, Thu 2 Nov · Moon 33°