Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 November 2056 · 06:37 local in London
2056-11-30 06:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:37 local time in London on 30 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Nov
2056
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 (50°) 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 06:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:58
Next moonset
13:18
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2056
6
New Moon
Not visible22:31 local · Wed, Wed 6 Dec · Moon -55°
Dec 2056
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:54 local · Wed, Wed 13 Dec · Moon 20°
Dec 2056
22
Full Moon
Above horizon01:34 local · Fri, Fri 22 Dec · Moon 55°
Dec 2056
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:22 local · Fri, Fri 29 Dec · Moon -37°