Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 21 November 2016 · 08:33 local in London
2016-11-21 08:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:33 local time in London on 21 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Nov
2016
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 (38°) 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 08:33 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
13:02
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2016
29
New Moon
Not visible12:18 local · Tue, Tue 29 Nov · Moon 21°
Dec 2016
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:03 local · Wed, Wed 7 Dec · Moon -32°
Dec 2016
14
Full Moon
Above horizon00:06 local · Wed, Wed 14 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 2016
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:56 local · Wed, Wed 21 Dec · Moon 18°