Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 October 2050 · 17:32 local in London
2050-10-07 16:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:32 local time in London on 7 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Oct
2050
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 17:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
15:01
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2050
15
New Moon
Not visible21:49 local · Sat, Sat 15 Oct · Moon -36°
Oct 2050
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:10 local · Sun, Sun 23 Oct · Moon -10°
Oct 2050
30
Full Moon
Above horizon03:16 local · Sun, Sun 30 Oct · Moon 33°
Nov 2050
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:57 local · Sun, Sun 6 Nov · Moon 27°