Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 · 13:27 local in London
2022-11-16 13:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:27 local time in London on 16 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Nov
2022
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 (2°) 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 13:27 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:01
Next moonset
13:49
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2022
23
New Moon
Not visible22:57 local · Wed, Wed 23 Nov · Moon -59°
Nov 2022
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:37 local · Wed, Wed 30 Nov · Moon 10°
Dec 2022
8
Full Moon
Above horizon04:08 local · Thu, Thu 8 Dec · Moon 35°
Dec 2022
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:56 local · Fri, Fri 16 Dec · Moon 32°