Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 19 October 2106 · 21:54 local in London
2106-10-19 20:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:54 local time in London on 19 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
19 Oct
2106
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 21:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:39
Next moonset
14:44
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2106
26
New Moon
Not visible23:28 local · Tue, Tue 26 Oct · Moon -49°
Nov 2106
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:10 local · Wed, Wed 3 Nov · Moon -3°
Nov 2106
11
Full Moon
Below horizon11:28 local · Thu, Thu 11 Nov · Moon -22°
Nov 2106
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:04 local · Thu, Thu 18 Nov · Moon 40°