Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 November 1978 · 21:24 local in London
1978-11-22 21:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:24 local time in London on 22 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Nov
1978
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 21:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:17
Next moonset
13:04
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1978
30
New Moon
Not visible08:20 local · Thu, Thu 30 Nov · Moon 7°
Dec 1978
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:34 local · Thu, Thu 7 Dec · Moon -10°
Dec 1978
14
Full Moon
Below horizon12:31 local · Thu, Thu 14 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 1978
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:42 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon -38°