Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 20 October 2163 · 08:43 local in London
2163-10-20 07:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:43 local time in London on 20 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Oct
2163
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 (48°) 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 08:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:12
Next moonset
14:26
Next events
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New Moon
Not visible18:30 local · Thu, Thu 27 Oct · Moon -7°
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:08 local · Thu, Thu 3 Nov · Moon -36°
Nov 2163
10
Full Moon
Above horizon21:51 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon 46°
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19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:26 local · Sat, Sat 19 Nov · Moon 29°