Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 November 1951 · 20:01 local in London
1951-11-21 20:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:01 local time in London on 21 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Nov
1951
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 20:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:09
Next moonset
13:17
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1951
29
New Moon
Not visible01:00 local · Thu, Thu 29 Nov · Moon -61°
Dec 1951
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:21 local · Wed, Wed 5 Dec · Moon 28°
Dec 1951
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:31 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 1951
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:38 local · Fri, Fri 21 Dec · Moon -26°