Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 November 1987 · 14:38 local in London
1987-11-13 14:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:38 local time in London on 13 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Nov
1987
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 14:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:58
Next moonset
13:55
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1987
21
New Moon
Not visible06:33 local · Sat, Sat 21 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 1987
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:37 local · Sat, Sat 28 Nov · Moon -14°
Dec 1987
5
Full Moon
Above horizon08:01 local · Sat, Sat 5 Dec · Moon 2°
Dec 1987
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:41 local · Sun, Sun 13 Dec · Moon 6°