Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 19 November 2008 · 21:31 local in London
2008-11-19 21:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:31 local time in London on 19 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Nov
2008
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 21:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
13:06
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2008
27
New Moon
Not visible16:55 local · Thu, Thu 27 Nov · Moon -13°
Dec 2008
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:26 local · Fri, Fri 5 Dec · Moon 18°
Dec 2008
12
Full Moon
Above horizon16:37 local · Fri, Fri 12 Dec · Moon 9°
Dec 2008
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:29 local · Fri, Fri 19 Dec · Moon 10°