Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 October 2073 · 03:22 local in London
2073-10-24 02:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:22 local time in London on 24 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Oct
2073
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 (35°) 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 03:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:18
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2073
30
New Moon
Not visible19:13 local · Mon, Mon 30 Oct · Moon -21°
Nov 2073
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:42 local · Mon, Mon 6 Nov · Moon 15°
Nov 2073
14
Full Moon
Above horizon19:55 local · Tue, Tue 14 Nov · Moon 29°
Nov 2073
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:15 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon -10°