Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 October 2046 · 21:08 local in London
2046-10-22 20:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:08 local time in London on 22 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Oct
2046
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 21:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:19
Next moonset
15:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2046
29
New Moon
Not visible11:17 local · Mon, Mon 29 Oct · Moon 19°
Nov 2046
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:29 local · Mon, Mon 5 Nov · Moon -8°
Nov 2046
13
Full Moon
Above horizon17:04 local · Tue, Tue 13 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2046
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:10 local · Wed, Wed 21 Nov · Moon 47°