Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 24 October 2130 · 00:05 local in London
2130-10-23 23:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:05 local time in London on 24 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Oct
2130
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 (7°) 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 00:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
15:16
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2130
1
New Moon
Not visible03:42 local · Wed, Wed 1 Nov · Moon -28°
Nov 2130
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:41 local · Wed, Wed 8 Nov · Moon 17°
Nov 2130
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:33 local · Wed, Wed 15 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2130
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:15 local · Wed, Wed 22 Nov · Moon -24°