Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 November 2032 · 22:48 local in London
2032-11-24 22:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:48 local time in London on 24 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
-6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Nov
2032
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 22:48 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:27
Next moonset
12:40
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2032
2
New Moon
Not visible20:53 local · Thu, Thu 2 Dec · Moon -42°
Dec 2032
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:09 local · Thu, Thu 9 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 2032
16
Full Moon
Above horizon20:49 local · Thu, Thu 16 Dec · Moon 40°
Dec 2032
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:39 local · Fri, Fri 24 Dec · Moon -31°