Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 24 November 2070 · 20:20 local in London
2070-11-24 20:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:20 local time in London on 24 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Nov
2070
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 20:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
12:52
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2070
2
New Moon
Not visible16:54 local · Tue, Tue 2 Dec · Moon -6°
Dec 2070
10
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:32 local · Wed, Wed 10 Dec · Moon 26°
Dec 2070
17
Full Moon
Below horizon16:05 local · Wed, Wed 17 Dec · Moon -2°
Dec 2070
24
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:31 local · Wed, Wed 24 Dec · Moon 19°