Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 10 October 2153 · 20:20 local in London
2153-10-10 19:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 10 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Oct
2153
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 20:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:26
Next moonset
16:12
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2153
17
New Moon
Not visible18:01 local · Wed, Wed 17 Oct · Moon -1°
Oct 2153
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon -47°
Nov 2153
1
Full Moon
Below horizon08:39 local · Thu, Thu 1 Nov · Moon -13°
Nov 2153
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:31 local · Fri, Fri 9 Nov · Moon 40°