Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 23 October 2149 · 17:13 local in London
2149-10-23 16:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:13 local time in London on 23 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
23 Oct
2149
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 17:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:24
Next moonset
15:33
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2149
31
New Moon
Not visible10:53 local · Fri, Fri 31 Oct · Moon 27°
Nov 2149
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:18 local · Sat, Sat 8 Nov · Moon 10°
Nov 2149
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:44 local · Sat, Sat 15 Nov · Moon -23°
Nov 2149
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:14 local · Sat, Sat 22 Nov · Moon 46°