Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 19 November 1962 · 02:09 local in London
1962-11-19 02:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:09 local time in London on 19 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Nov
1962
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 (30°) 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 02:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:47
Next moonset
13:35
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1962
27
New Moon
Not visible06:30 local · Tue, Tue 27 Nov · Moon -8°
Dec 1962
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:48 local · Tue, Tue 4 Dec · Moon 25°
Dec 1962
11
Full Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Tue, Tue 11 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1962
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:42 local · Tue, Tue 18 Dec · Moon -9°