Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 25 November 2013 · 19:28 local in London
2013-11-25 19:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:28 local time in London on 25 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
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Nov
2013
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 19:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
12:40
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2013
3
New Moon
Not visible00:22 local · Tue, Tue 3 Dec · Moon -57°
Dec 2013
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:12 local · Mon, Mon 9 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 2013
17
Full Moon
Below horizon09:28 local · Tue, Tue 17 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 2013
25
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:48 local · Wed, Wed 25 Dec · Moon -21°