Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 18 November 2076 · 15:15 local in London
2076-11-18 15:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:15 local time in London on 18 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
2076
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 15:15 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:01
Next moonset
13:58
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2076
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New Moon
Not visible11:28 local · Thu, Thu 26 Nov · Moon 17°
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3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:15 local · Thu, Thu 3 Dec · Moon -36°
Dec 2076
10
Full Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Thu, Thu 10 Dec · Moon -16°
Dec 2076
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:40 local · Fri, Fri 18 Dec · Moon -1°