Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 11 November 1979 · 16:24 local in London
1979-11-11 16:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:24 local time in London on 11 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Nov
1979
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 16:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:07
Next moonset
13:37
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1979
19
New Moon
Not visible18:04 local · Mon, Mon 19 Nov · Moon -14°
Nov 1979
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:09 local · Mon, Mon 26 Nov · Moon 16°
Dec 1979
3
Full Moon
Above horizon18:08 local · Mon, Mon 3 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 1979
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:59 local · Tue, Tue 11 Dec · Moon -13°