Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 9 November 1952 · 15:43 local in London
1952-11-09 15:43 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:43 local time in London on 9 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
-17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Nov
1952
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 15:43 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:02
Next moonset
13:38
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1952
17
New Moon
Not visible12:56 local · Mon, Mon 17 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 1952
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:34 local · Mon, Mon 24 Nov · Moon -12°
Dec 1952
1
Full Moon
Below horizon12:41 local · Mon, Mon 1 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1952
9
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:22 local · Tue, Tue 9 Dec · Moon -12°