Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 November 1949 · 15:48 local in London
1949-11-13 15:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:48 local time in London on 13 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Nov
1949
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 15:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:54
Next moonset
14:03
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1949
20
New Moon
Not visible07:29 local · Sun, Sun 20 Nov · Moon -3°
Nov 1949
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:01 local · Sun, Sun 27 Nov · Moon -30°
Dec 1949
5
Full Moon
Below horizon15:14 local · Mon, Mon 5 Dec · Moon 0°
Dec 1949
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:48 local · Tue, Tue 13 Dec · Moon 20°