Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 November 2072 · 11:16 local in London
2072-11-03 11:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:16 local time in London on 3 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
18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Nov
2072
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 (18°) 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 11:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:17
Next moonset
13:22
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2072
10
New Moon
Not visible04:21 local · Thu, Thu 10 Nov · Moon -24°
Nov 2072
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:03 local · Thu, Thu 17 Nov · Moon 21°
Nov 2072
25
Full Moon
Above horizon16:59 local · Fri, Fri 25 Nov · Moon 4°
Dec 2072
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:22 local · Fri, Fri 2 Dec · Moon -29°