Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 31 October 2056 · 16:12 local in London
2056-10-31 16:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:12 local time in London on 31 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 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
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 16:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:34
Next moonset
14:22
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2056
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New Moon
Not visible12:21 local · Tue, Tue 7 Nov · Moon 25°
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14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:33 local · Tue, Tue 14 Nov · Moon -55°
Nov 2056
22
Full Moon
Above horizon06:12 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon 9°
Nov 2056
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:37 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon 50°