Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 October 2151 · 09:09 local in London
2151-10-03 08:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:09 local time in London on 3 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Oct
2151
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 (53°) 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 09:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:05
Next moonset
15:40
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2151
10
New Moon
Not visible00:54 local · Sun, Sun 10 Oct · Moon -42°
Oct 2151
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:02 local · Sun, Sun 17 Oct · Moon -29°
Oct 2151
25
Full Moon
Below horizon12:50 local · Mon, Mon 25 Oct · Moon -30°
Nov 2151
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:12 local · Mon, Mon 1 Nov · Moon -7°