Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 22 October 2103 · 21:27 local in London
2103-10-22 20:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:27 local time in London on 22 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Oct
2103
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 21:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
14:55
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2103
31
New Moon
Not visible00:38 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -55°
Nov 2103
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:12 local · Wed, Wed 7 Nov · Moon -18°
Nov 2103
14
Full Moon
Above horizon03:29 local · Wed, Wed 14 Nov · Moon 36°
Nov 2103
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:01 local · Wed, Wed 21 Nov · Moon -26°