Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 October 2121 · 12:43 local in London
2121-10-03 11:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:43 local time in London on 3 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
2121
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 (20°) 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 12:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
15:15
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2121
11
New Moon
Not visible16:25 local · Sat, Sat 11 Oct · Moon 9°
Oct 2121
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:32 local · Sun, Sun 19 Oct · Moon -30°
Oct 2121
26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:16 local · Sun, Sun 26 Oct · Moon 50°
Nov 2121
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:56 local · Sun, Sun 2 Nov · Moon 46°