Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 November 2068 · 17:33 local in London
2068-11-16 17:33 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:33 local time in London on 16 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Nov
2068
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 17:33 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
12:54
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2068
24
New Moon
Not visible21:42 local · Sat, Sat 24 Nov · Moon -50°
Dec 2068
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:21 local · Sun, Sun 2 Dec · Moon -41°
Dec 2068
8
Full Moon
Above horizon23:42 local · Sat, Sat 8 Dec · Moon 59°
Dec 2068
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 Dec · Moon -23°