Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 October 2161 · 09:40 local in London
2161-10-12 08:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:40 local time in London on 12 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
2161
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 (43°) 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 09:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:02
Next moonset
14:38
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2161
19
New Moon
Not visible00:57 local · Mon, Mon 19 Oct · Moon -51°
Oct 2161
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:04 local · Sun, Sun 25 Oct · Moon -4°
Nov 2161
3
Full Moon
Above horizon03:25 local · Tue, Tue 3 Nov · Moon 33°
Nov 2161
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:50 local · Tue, Tue 10 Nov · Moon -28°