Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 October 2109 · 04:23 local in London
2109-10-17 03:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:23 local time in London on 17 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Oct
2109
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 (44°) 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 04:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:13
Next moonset
14:46
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2109
24
New Moon
Not visible03:45 local · Thu, Thu 24 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 2109
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:56 local · Wed, Wed 30 Oct · Moon 22°
Nov 2109
7
Full Moon
Above horizon16:52 local · Thu, Thu 7 Nov · Moon 0°
Nov 2109
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:38 local · Fri, Fri 15 Nov · Moon -26°