Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 23 November 1959 · 13:03 local in London
1959-11-23 13:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:03 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Nov
1959
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 13:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:44
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1959
30
New Moon
Not visible08:46 local · Mon, Mon 30 Nov · Moon 10°
Dec 1959
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:12 local · Mon, Mon 7 Dec · Moon -24°
Dec 1959
15
Full Moon
Above horizon04:49 local · Tue, Tue 15 Dec · Moon 24°
Dec 1959
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:28 local · Wed, Wed 23 Dec · Moon 29°