Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 16 October 2166 · 01:18 local in London
2166-10-16 00:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:18 local time in London on 16 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Oct
2166
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 (17°) 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 01:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:13
Next moonset
15:05
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2166
24
New Moon
Not visible01:59 local · Fri, Fri 24 Oct · Moon -44°
Nov 2166
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:12 local · Sat, Sat 1 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 2166
7
Full Moon
Above horizon17:31 local · Fri, Fri 7 Nov · Moon 5°
Nov 2166
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:36 local · Fri, Fri 14 Nov · Moon -10°