Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 October 2102 · 04:51 local in London
2102-10-04 03:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:51 local time in London on 4 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
4 Oct
2102
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 04:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
15:30
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2102
12
New Moon
Not visible05:51 local · Thu, Thu 12 Oct · Moon -17°
Oct 2102
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:11 local · Thu, Thu 19 Oct · Moon -57°
Oct 2102
26
Full Moon
Above horizon05:09 local · Thu, Thu 26 Oct · Moon 26°
Nov 2102
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:03 local · Fri, Fri 3 Nov · Moon 12°