Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 November 2040 · 21:07 local in London
2040-11-26 21:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:07 local time in London on 26 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Nov
2040
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 21:07 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:01
Next moonset
13:35
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2040
4
New Moon
Not visible07:33 local · Tue, Tue 4 Dec · Moon -4°
Dec 2040
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:30 local · Mon, Mon 10 Dec · Moon -1°
Dec 2040
18
Full Moon
Below horizon12:16 local · Tue, Tue 18 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 2040
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:02 local · Wed, Wed 26 Dec · Moon -36°