Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 13 October 2055 · 19:22 local in London
2055-10-13 18:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:22 local time in London on 13 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
13 Oct
2055
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 19:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:17
Next moonset
15:26
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2055
20
New Moon
Not visible11:49 local · Wed, Wed 20 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 2055
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:53 local · Wed, Wed 27 Oct · Moon -51°
Nov 2055
4
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Thu, Thu 4 Nov · Moon -28°
Nov 2055
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:38 local · Fri, Fri 12 Nov · Moon 54°