Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 November 2020 · 13:46 local in London
2020-11-08 13:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:46 local time in London on 8 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
1°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
2020
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 (1°) 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 13:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:49
Next moonset
13:57
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2020
15
New Moon
Not visible05:07 local · Sun, Sun 15 Nov · Moon -19°
Nov 2020
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:45 local · Sun, Sun 22 Nov · Moon -51°
Nov 2020
30
Full Moon
Below horizon09:30 local · Mon, Mon 30 Nov · Moon -12°
Dec 2020
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:37 local · Tue, Tue 8 Dec · Moon 11°