Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 November 2006 · 17:46 local in London
2006-11-12 17:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:46 local time in London on 12 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
2006
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 17:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:50
Next moonset
13:51
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2006
20
New Moon
Not visible22:18 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon -59°
Nov 2006
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:29 local · Tue, Tue 28 Nov · Moon -49°
Dec 2006
5
Full Moon
Above horizon00:25 local · Tue, Tue 5 Dec · Moon 64°
Dec 2006
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:32 local · Tue, Tue 12 Dec · Moon -20°