Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 28 November 2048 · 16:34 local in London
2048-11-28 16:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:34 local time in London on 28 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
-32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Nov
2048
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 16:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
12:29
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2048
5
New Moon
Not visible15:30 local · Sat, Sat 5 Dec · Moon 1°
Dec 2048
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:29 local · Sat, Sat 12 Dec · Moon -34°
Dec 2048
20
Full Moon
Above horizon06:39 local · Sun, Sun 20 Dec · Moon 10°
Dec 2048
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:31 local · Mon, Mon 28 Dec · Moon 21°