Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 10 November 2017 · 20:37 local in London
2017-11-10 20:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:37 local time in London on 10 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
-16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Nov
2017
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 20:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:51
Next moonset
13:45
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2017
18
New Moon
Not visible11:42 local · Sat, Sat 18 Nov · Moon 23°
Nov 2017
26
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:03 local · Sun, Sun 26 Nov · Moon 25°
Dec 2017
3
Full Moon
Below horizon15:47 local · Sun, Sun 3 Dec · Moon -5°
Dec 2017
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:52 local · Sun, Sun 10 Dec · Moon 40°