Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 October 2107 · 18:29 local in London
2107-10-09 17:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:29 local time in London on 9 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Oct
2107
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 18:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
15:01
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2107
16
New Moon
Not visible10:17 local · Sun, Sun 16 Oct · Moon 21°
Oct 2107
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:32 local · Sun, Sun 23 Oct · Moon 22°
Oct 2107
31
Full Moon
Above horizon20:51 local · Mon, Mon 31 Oct · Moon 37°
Nov 2107
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:49 local · Tue, Tue 8 Nov · Moon 16°