Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 November 2015 · 12:24 local in London
2015-11-03 12:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:24 local time in London on 3 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
2015
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 (6°) 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 12:24 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:15
Next moonset
13:10
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2015
11
New Moon
Not visible17:47 local · Wed, Wed 11 Nov · Moon -11°
Nov 2015
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:27 local · Thu, Thu 19 Nov · Moon -48°
Nov 2015
25
Full Moon
Above horizon22:44 local · Wed, Wed 25 Nov · Moon 52°
Dec 2015
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:41 local · Thu, Thu 3 Dec · Moon 39°