Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 November 2012 · 00:36 local in London
2012-11-07 00:36 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:36 local time in London on 7 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Nov
2012
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 (14°) 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 00:36 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:05
Next moonset
13:07
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2012
13
New Moon
Not visible22:08 local · Tue, Tue 13 Nov · Moon -52°
Nov 2012
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:32 local · Tue, Tue 20 Nov · Moon 16°
Nov 2012
28
Full Moon
Below horizon14:46 local · Wed, Wed 28 Nov · Moon -9°
Dec 2012
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:32 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon -30°