Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 5 October 2072 · 03:28 local in London
2072-10-05 02:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:28 local time in London on 5 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2072
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 (37°) 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 03:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2072
11
New Moon
Not visible18:55 local · Tue, Tue 11 Oct · Moon -4°
Oct 2072
18
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:37 local · Tue, Tue 18 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 2072
27
Full Moon
Above horizon02:21 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon 43°
Nov 2072
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:16 local · Thu, Thu 3 Nov · Moon 18°