Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 October 2171 · 03:53 local in London
2171-10-22 02:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:53 local time in London on 22 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Oct
2171
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 (45°) 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 03:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
15:47
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2171
29
New Moon
Not visible01:19 local · Tue, Tue 29 Oct · Moon -47°
Nov 2171
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:14 local · Mon, Mon 4 Nov · Moon 14°
Nov 2171
12
Full Moon
Above horizon16:14 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon 1°
Nov 2171
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:45 local · Wed, Wed 20 Nov · Moon -22°