Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 November 2042 · 15:51 local in London
2042-11-04 15:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:51 local time in London on 4 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Nov
2042
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 15:51 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:31
Next moonset
14:24
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2042
12
New Moon
Not visible20:28 local · Wed, Wed 12 Nov · Moon -42°
Nov 2042
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:31 local · Thu, Thu 20 Nov · Moon 7°
Nov 2042
27
Full Moon
Above horizon06:06 local · Thu, Thu 27 Nov · Moon 15°
Dec 2042
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:19 local · Thu, Thu 4 Dec · Moon 32°