Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 November 1997 · 23:58 local in London
1997-11-21 23:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:58 local time in London on 21 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
21 Nov
1997
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
Above the horizon (7°) at the exact moment.
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 23:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:10
Next moonset
13:06
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1997
30
New Moon
Not visible02:14 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon -46°
Dec 1997
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:09 local · Sun, Sun 7 Dec · Moon -45°
Dec 1997
14
Full Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Sun, Sun 14 Dec · Moon 43°
Dec 1997
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:43 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon -20°