Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 2 October 2143 · 01:45 local in London
2143-10-02 00:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:45 local time in London on 2 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Oct
2143
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 (22°) 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 01:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:14
Next moonset
14:58
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2143
8
New Moon
Not visible16:45 local · Tue, Tue 8 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 2143
15
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:32 local · Tue, Tue 15 Oct · Moon 14°
Oct 2143
23
Full Moon
Above horizon20:51 local · Wed, Wed 23 Oct · Moon 29°
Oct 2143
31
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:17 local · Thu, Thu 31 Oct · Moon 25°