Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 28 November 1991 · 15:21 local in London
1991-11-28 15:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:21 local time in London on 28 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Nov
1991
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 15:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:57
Next moonset
12:38
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1991
6
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Fri, Fri 6 Dec · Moon -37°
Dec 1991
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:32 local · Sat, Sat 14 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 1991
21
Full Moon
Below horizon10:23 local · Sat, Sat 21 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1991
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:55 local · Sat, Sat 28 Dec · Moon 12°