Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 November 1986 · 16:51 local in London
1986-11-24 16:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:51 local time in London on 24 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
24 Nov
1986
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 16:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:14
Next moonset
13:33
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1986
1
New Moon
Not visible16:43 local · Mon, Mon 1 Dec · Moon -11°
Dec 1986
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:02 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon -41°
Dec 1986
16
Full Moon
Above horizon07:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1986
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:17 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon 23°