Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 October 2048 · 22:14 local in London
2048-10-29 22:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:14 local time in London on 29 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Oct
2048
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 22:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
13:29
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2048
6
New Moon
Not visible04:38 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 2048
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:29 local · Thu, Thu 12 Nov · Moon 19°
Nov 2048
20
Full Moon
Below horizon11:20 local · Fri, Fri 20 Nov · Moon -17°
Nov 2048
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:34 local · Sat, Sat 28 Nov · Moon -32°