Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 23 November 2024 · 01:28 local in London
2024-11-23 01:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:28 local time in London on 23 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
22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Nov
2024
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 (22°) 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 01:28 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:01
Next moonset
13:24
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2024
1
New Moon
Not visible06:22 local · Sun, Sun 1 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 2024
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:27 local · Sun, Sun 8 Dec · Moon 22°
Dec 2024
15
Full Moon
Below horizon09:02 local · Sun, Sun 15 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2024
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:18 local · Sun, Sun 22 Dec · Moon -16°