Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 October 2053 · 00:01 local in London
2053-10-04 23:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:01 local time in London on 5 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
5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2053
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 (5°) 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 00:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
15:02
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2053
11
New Moon
Not visible21:54 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon -31°
Oct 2053
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:54 local · Sun, Sun 19 Oct · Moon 19°
Oct 2053
27
Full Moon
Below horizon10:38 local · Mon, Mon 27 Oct · Moon -28°
Nov 2053
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:37 local · Mon, Mon 3 Nov · Moon 52°