Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 October 2128 · 09:59 local in London
2128-10-16 08:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:59 local time in London on 16 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
2128
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 (41°) 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 09:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:53
Next moonset
14:41
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2128
24
New Moon
Not visible02:09 local · Sun, Sun 24 Oct · Moon -44°
Oct 2128
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:15 local · Sat, Sat 30 Oct · Moon 20°
Nov 2128
7
Full Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Sun, Sun 7 Nov · Moon 42°
Nov 2128
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:08 local · Mon, Mon 15 Nov · Moon 49°