Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 November 2023 · 08:37 local in London
2023-11-05 08:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:37 local time in London on 5 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
2023
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 (48°) 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 08:37 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:51
Next moonset
14:14
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2023
13
New Moon
Not visible09:28 local · Mon, Mon 13 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 2023
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Mon, Mon 20 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 2023
27
Full Moon
Below horizon09:16 local · Mon, Mon 27 Nov · Moon -8°
Dec 2023
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:49 local · Tue, Tue 5 Dec · Moon 48°