Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 November 1966 · 22:18 local in London
1966-11-05 22:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:18 local time in London on 5 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
1966
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 (1°) 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 22:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:35
Next moonset
14:27
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1966
12
New Moon
Not visible14:26 local · Sat, Sat 12 Nov · Moon 11°
Nov 1966
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:20 local · Sun, Sun 20 Nov · Moon -15°
Nov 1966
28
Full Moon
Above horizon02:41 local · Mon, Mon 28 Nov · Moon 45°
Dec 1966
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:22 local · Mon, Mon 5 Dec · Moon 49°