Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 November 1981 · 14:54 local in London
1981-11-18 14:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:54 local time in London on 18 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
1981
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 14:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
13:52
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1981
26
New Moon
Not visible14:39 local · Thu, Thu 26 Nov · Moon 11°
Dec 1981
4
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:22 local · Fri, Fri 4 Dec · Moon 23°
Dec 1981
11
Full Moon
Below horizon08:41 local · Fri, Fri 11 Dec · Moon -7°
Dec 1981
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:47 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon 43°