Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 18 October 2087 · 18:27 local in London
2087-10-18 17:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:27 local time in London on 18 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Oct
2087
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 18:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:47
Next moonset
14:48
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2087
26
New Moon
Not visible11:29 local · Sun, Sun 26 Oct · Moon 24°
Nov 2087
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Mon, Mon 3 Nov · Moon 20°
Nov 2087
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:05 local · Mon, Mon 10 Nov · Moon -22°
Nov 2087
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:51 local · Mon, Mon 17 Nov · Moon 44°