Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 November 1950 · 01:01 local in London
1950-11-03 01:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:01 local time in London on 3 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
1950
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 (24°) 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 01:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:21
Next moonset
14:14
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1950
9
New Moon
Not visible23:25 local · Thu, Thu 9 Nov · Moon -59°
Nov 1950
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:06 local · Thu, Thu 16 Nov · Moon 11°
Nov 1950
24
Full Moon
Below horizon15:14 local · Fri, Fri 24 Nov · Moon -1°
Dec 1950
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:22 local · Sat, Sat 2 Dec · Moon -26°