Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 23 November 1948 · 21:22 local in London
1948-11-23 21:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:22 local time in London on 23 November. 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
23 Nov
1948
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 21:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
13:40
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1948
30
New Moon
Not visible18:45 local · Tue, Tue 30 Nov · Moon -28°
Dec 1948
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:58 local · Wed, Wed 8 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 1948
16
Full Moon
Below horizon09:11 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon -4°
Dec 1948
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:12 local · Thu, Thu 23 Dec · Moon 39°