Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 10 October 2172 · 02:38 local in London
2172-10-10 01:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:38 local time in London on 10 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Oct
2172
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 (35°) 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 02:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:14
Next moonset
16:03
Next events
Calendar →Oct 2172
17
New Moon
Not visible16:57 local · Sat, Sat 17 Oct · Moon 8°
Oct 2172
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:34 local · Sat, Sat 24 Oct · Moon -43°
Oct 2172
31
Full Moon
Above horizon17:20 local · Sat, Sat 31 Oct · Moon 8°
Nov 2172
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:59 local · Sun, Sun 8 Nov · Moon -10°