Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 November 2055 · 05:38 local in London
2055-11-12 05:38 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:38 local time in London on 12 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
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
2055
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 (54°) 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 05:38 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:34
Next moonset
13:41
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2055
18
New Moon
Not visible20:34 local · Thu, Thu 18 Nov · Moon -37°
Nov 2055
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:42 local · Fri, Fri 26 Nov · Moon -25°
Dec 2055
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:40 local · Sat, Sat 4 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 2055
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:05 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon -20°