Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 October 2061 · 03:57 local in London
2061-10-06 02:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:57 local time in London on 6 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2061
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 (48°) 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 03:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:14
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2061
13
New Moon
Not visible11:41 local · Thu, Thu 13 Oct · Moon 27°
Oct 2061
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:24 local · Fri, Fri 21 Oct · Moon -1°
Oct 2061
28
Full Moon
Above horizon21:12 local · Fri, Fri 28 Oct · Moon 35°
Nov 2061
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:53 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon 27°