Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 14 November 2014 · 15:16 local in London
2014-11-14 15:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:16 local time in London on 14 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
-20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Nov
2014
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 15:16 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:28
Next moonset
13:11
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2014
22
New Moon
Not visible12:32 local · Sat, Sat 22 Nov · Moon 20°
Nov 2014
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:06 local · Sat, Sat 29 Nov · Moon -22°
Dec 2014
6
Full Moon
Below horizon12:27 local · Sat, Sat 6 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 2014
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Sun, Sun 14 Dec · Moon -8°