Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 5 October 2167 · 16:51 local in London
2167-10-05 15:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:51 local time in London on 5 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Oct
2167
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 16:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:16
Next moonset
15:40
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2167
13
New Moon
Not visible02:43 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -37°
Oct 2167
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:04 local · Wed, Wed 21 Oct · Moon -59°
Oct 2167
28
Full Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Wed, Wed 28 Oct · Moon -23°
Nov 2167
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:31 local · Wed, Wed 4 Nov · Moon 18°