Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 30 November 2018 · 00:19 local in London
2018-11-30 00:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:19 local time in London on 30 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
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Nov
2018
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 (10°) 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 00:19 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:22
Next moonset
13:21
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2018
7
New Moon
Not visible07:21 local · Fri, Fri 7 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2018
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:50 local · Sat, Sat 15 Dec · Moon -8°
Dec 2018
22
Full Moon
Above horizon17:49 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 14°
Dec 2018
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:34 local · Sat, Sat 29 Dec · Moon 23°