Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 October 2169 · 17:27 local in London
2169-10-13 16:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:27 local time in London on 13 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Oct
2169
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 17:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:58
Next moonset
16:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2169
20
New Moon
Not visible08:59 local · Fri, Fri 20 Oct · Moon 13°
Oct 2169
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:15 local · Fri, Fri 27 Oct · Moon 15°
Nov 2169
4
Full Moon
Above horizon19:42 local · Sat, Sat 4 Nov · Moon 27°
Nov 2169
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:58 local · Sat, Sat 11 Nov · Moon 12°