Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 November 2001 · 12:21 local in London
2001-11-08 12:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:21 local time in London on 8 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
2001
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 (12°) 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 12:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:56
Next moonset
13:56
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2001
15
New Moon
Not visible06:40 local · Thu, Thu 15 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 2001
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:21 local · Thu, Thu 22 Nov · Moon -5°
Nov 2001
30
Full Moon
Above horizon20:49 local · Fri, Fri 30 Nov · Moon 42°
Dec 2001
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:52 local · Fri, Fri 7 Dec · Moon -25°