Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 October 2174 · 15:42 local in London
2174-10-17 14:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:42 local time in London on 17 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Oct
2174
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 15:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:01
Next moonset
15:51
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2174
25
New Moon
Not visible20:52 local · Tue, Tue 25 Oct · Moon -33°
Nov 2174
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:40 local · Wed, Wed 2 Nov · Moon -39°
Nov 2174
9
Full Moon
Above horizon01:31 local · Wed, Wed 9 Nov · Moon 52°
Nov 2174
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:55 local · Wed, Wed 16 Nov · Moon 40°