Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 19 October 2076 · 19:51 local in London
2076-10-19 18:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:51 local time in London on 19 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Oct
2076
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 19:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:57
Next moonset
15:45
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2076
27
New Moon
Not visible20:50 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -35°
Nov 2076
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:58 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon -34°
Nov 2076
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:07 local · Tue, Tue 10 Nov · Moon 41°
Nov 2076
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:15 local · Wed, Wed 18 Nov · Moon -12°