Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 14 October 2139 · 20:15 local in London
2139-10-14 19:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:15 local time in London on 14 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
2139
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 20:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:02
Next moonset
15:27
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2139
22
New Moon
Not visible23:44 local · Thu, Thu 22 Oct · Moon -53°
Oct 2139
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:47 local · Fri, Fri 30 Oct · Moon 19°
Nov 2139
6
Full Moon
Below horizon09:38 local · Fri, Fri 6 Nov · Moon -14°
Nov 2139
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:34 local · Fri, Fri 13 Nov · Moon 13°