Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 October 2071 · 08:30 local in London
2071-10-16 07:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:30 local time in London on 16 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
2071
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 (50°) 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 08:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:12
Next moonset
14:36
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2071
23
New Moon
Not visible05:49 local · Fri, Fri 23 Oct · Moon -16°
Oct 2071
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:07 local · Sat, Sat 31 Oct · Moon -13°
Nov 2071
7
Full Moon
Above horizon18:47 local · Sat, Sat 7 Nov · Moon 18°
Nov 2071
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:24 local · Sat, Sat 14 Nov · Moon -12°