Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 9 November 2039 · 03:46 local in London
2039-11-09 03:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:46 local time in London on 9 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
9 Nov
2039
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 03:46 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:15
Next moonset
14:10
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2039
16
New Moon
Not visible05:46 local · Wed, Wed 16 Nov · Moon -14°
Nov 2039
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:17 local · Tue, Tue 22 Nov · Moon 10°
Nov 2039
30
Full Moon
Above horizon16:50 local · Wed, Wed 30 Nov · Moon 7°
Dec 2039
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:45 local · Thu, Thu 8 Dec · Moon -20°