Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 6 October 2080 · 09:30 local in London
2080-10-06 08:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:30 local time in London on 6 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2080
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 (53°) 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 09:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:58
Next moonset
15:56
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2080
13
New Moon
Not visible03:44 local · Sun, Sun 13 Oct · Moon -35°
Oct 2080
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:32 local · Sun, Sun 20 Oct · Moon 12°
Oct 2080
28
Full Moon
Below horizon16:13 local · Mon, Mon 28 Oct · Moon 0°
Nov 2080
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:10 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon -8°