Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 6 October 2156 · 08:21 local in London
2156-10-06 07:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:21 local time in London on 6 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
60°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Oct
2156
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 (60°) 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 08:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:05
Next moonset
15:45
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2156
14
New Moon
Not visible13:25 local · Thu, Thu 14 Oct · Moon 25°
Oct 2156
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:13 local · Fri, Fri 22 Oct · Moon -29°
Oct 2156
28
Full Moon
Above horizon18:12 local · Thu, Thu 28 Oct · Moon 9°
Nov 2156
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:26 local · Fri, Fri 5 Nov · Moon 26°