Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 November 2059 · 23:42 local in London
2059-11-26 23:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:42 local time in London on 26 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Nov
2059
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 (6°) 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 23:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
13:33
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2059
5
New Moon
Not visible01:49 local · Fri, Fri 5 Dec · Moon -55°
Dec 2059
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:50 local · Fri, Fri 12 Dec · Moon -44°
Dec 2059
19
Full Moon
Above horizon02:12 local · Fri, Fri 19 Dec · Moon 54°
Dec 2059
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:17 local · Fri, Fri 26 Dec · Moon -24°