Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 26 October 2070 · 10:47 local in London
2070-10-26 10:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:47 local time in London on 26 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
21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Oct
2070
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 (21°) 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 10:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
13:16
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2070
2
New Moon
Not visible22:43 local · Sun, Sun 2 Nov · Moon -50°
Nov 2070
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:20 local · Tue, Tue 11 Nov · Moon -39°
Nov 2070
18
Full Moon
Above horizon05:40 local · Tue, Tue 18 Nov · Moon 13°
Nov 2070
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:20 local · Mon, Mon 24 Nov · Moon -24°