Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 November 2046 · 06:10 local in London
2046-11-21 06:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:10 local time in London on 21 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Nov
2046
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 (47°) 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 06:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:11
Next moonset
12:50
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2046
27
New Moon
Not visible21:50 local · Tue, Tue 27 Nov · Moon -56°
Dec 2046
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:56 local · Wed, Wed 5 Dec · Moon -36°
Dec 2046
13
Full Moon
Below horizon09:55 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon -9°
Dec 2046
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:43 local · Thu, Thu 20 Dec · Moon -29°