Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 12 October 2047 · 05:22 local in London
2047-10-12 04:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:22 local time in London on 12 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2047
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 (54°) 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 05:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:54
Next moonset
15:07
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2047
19
New Moon
Not visible04:28 local · Sat, Sat 19 Oct · Moon -32°
Oct 2047
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:13 local · Fri, Fri 25 Oct · Moon 18°
Nov 2047
2
Full Moon
Above horizon16:58 local · Sat, Sat 2 Nov · Moon 8°
Nov 2047
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:39 local · Sun, Sun 10 Nov · Moon -23°