Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 November 2011 · 15:09 local in London
2011-11-18 15:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:09 local time in London on 18 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
18 Nov
2011
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 15:09 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:42
Next moonset
12:57
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2011
25
New Moon
Not visible06:10 local · Fri, Fri 25 Nov · Moon -14°
Dec 2011
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:52 local · Fri, Fri 2 Dec · Moon -21°
Dec 2011
10
Full Moon
Below horizon14:37 local · Sat, Sat 10 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 2011
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Sun, Sun 18 Dec · Moon 6°