Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 October 2152 · 10:50 local in London
2152-10-21 09:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:50 local time in London on 21 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Oct
2152
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 (40°) 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 10:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:20
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2152
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New Moon
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First Quarter Moon
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Nov 2152
12
Full Moon
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Nov 2152
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:54 local · Sun, Sun 19 Nov · Moon -21°