Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 October 2168 · 20:37 local in London
2168-10-23 19:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:37 local time in London on 23 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Oct
2168
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 20:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
15:34
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2168
30
New Moon
Not visible21:34 local · Sun, Sun 30 Oct · Moon -40°
Nov 2168
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:58 local · Mon, Mon 7 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 2168
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:08 local · Tue, Tue 15 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 2168
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:15 local · Tue, Tue 22 Nov · Moon 39°