Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 14 October 2158 · 16:40 local in London
2158-10-14 15:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:40 local time in London on 14 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Oct
2158
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 16:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:20
Next moonset
15:26
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2158
22
New Moon
Not visible07:01 local · Sun, Sun 22 Oct · Moon -9°
Oct 2158
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:05 local · Mon, Mon 30 Oct · Moon -22°
Nov 2158
6
Full Moon
Below horizon10:07 local · Mon, Mon 6 Nov · Moon -16°
Nov 2158
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Mon, Mon 13 Nov · Moon 26°