Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 12 October 2112 · 16:34 local in London
2112-10-12 15:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:34 local time in London on 12 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2112
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 16:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:10
Next moonset
15:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2112
20
New Moon
Not visible21:09 local · Thu, Thu 20 Oct · Moon -26°
Oct 2112
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:10 local · Fri, Fri 28 Oct · Moon -25°
Nov 2112
4
Full Moon
Above horizon02:06 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon 40°
Nov 2112
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:38 local · Fri, Fri 11 Nov · Moon 36°