Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 24 October 2054 · 03:40 local in London
2054-10-24 02:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:40 local time in London on 24 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Oct
2054
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 (38°) 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 03:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:24
Next moonset
14:53
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2054
30
New Moon
Not visible20:01 local · Fri, Fri 30 Oct · Moon -28°
Nov 2054
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:34 local · Sat, Sat 7 Nov · Moon -43°
Nov 2054
15
Full Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Sun, Sun 15 Nov · Moon -14°
Nov 2054
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:23 local · Sun, Sun 22 Nov · Moon 24°