Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 October 2142 · 08:31 local in London
2142-10-12 07:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:31 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2142
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 (51°) 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 08:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:06
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2142
19
New Moon
Not visible02:21 local · Fri, Fri 19 Oct · Moon -47°
Oct 2142
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:22 local · Fri, Fri 26 Oct · Moon 22°
Nov 2142
3
Full Moon
Below horizon14:59 local · Sat, Sat 3 Nov · Moon -9°
Nov 2142
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:16 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon -12°