Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 28 November 2010 · 20:37 local in London
2010-11-28 20:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:37 local time in London on 28 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Nov
2010
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 20:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
12:31
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2010
5
New Moon
Not visible17:36 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon -17°
Dec 2010
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:59 local · Mon, Mon 13 Dec · Moon 19°
Dec 2010
21
Full Moon
Below horizon08:14 local · Tue, Tue 21 Dec · Moon 0°
Dec 2010
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Tue, Tue 28 Dec · Moon 27°