Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 17 November 2003 · 04:15 local in London
2003-11-17 04:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:15 local time in London on 17 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Nov
2003
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 (49°) 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 04:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:33
Next moonset
13:56
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2003
23
New Moon
Not visible22:59 local · Sun, Sun 23 Nov · Moon -59°
Nov 2003
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:16 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon 23°
Dec 2003
8
Full Moon
Above horizon20:37 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon 44°
Dec 2003
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:42 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon -32°