Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 October 2056 · 00:33 local in London
2056-10-01 23:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:33 local time in London on 2 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
13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Oct
2056
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 (13°) 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 00:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
15:29
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2056
9
New Moon
Not visible04:00 local · Mon, Mon 9 Oct · Moon -28°
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:58 local · Sun, Sun 15 Oct · Moon 16°
Oct 2056
23
Full Moon
Below horizon12:46 local · Mon, Mon 23 Oct · Moon -32°
Oct 2056
31
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:12 local · Tue, Tue 31 Oct · Moon -15°