Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 October 2101 · 09:12 local in London
2101-10-15 08:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:12 local time in London on 15 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Oct
2101
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 (52°) 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 09:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:28
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2101
22
New Moon
Not visible19:30 local · Sat, Sat 22 Oct · Moon -21°
Oct 2101
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:21 local · Sat, Sat 29 Oct · Moon -32°
Nov 2101
5
Full Moon
Above horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 5 Nov · Moon 55°
Nov 2101
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:14 local · Mon, Mon 14 Nov · Moon 39°