Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 November 1999 · 23:19 local in London
1999-11-29 23:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:19 local time in London on 29 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Nov
1999
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 (1°) 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 23:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:20
Next moonset
13:18
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1999
7
New Moon
Not visible22:32 local · Tue, Tue 7 Dec · Moon -54°
Dec 1999
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:50 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 1999
22
Full Moon
Above horizon17:31 local · Wed, Wed 22 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1999
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Wed, Wed 29 Dec · Moon -17°