Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 November 2081 · 19:49 local in London
2081-11-23 19:49 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:49 local time in London on 23 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
23 Nov
2081
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 19:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:18
Next moonset
13:12
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2081
30
New Moon
Not visible14:36 local · Sun, Sun 30 Nov · Moon 3°
Dec 2081
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:38 local · Mon, Mon 8 Dec · Moon -43°
Dec 2081
16
Full Moon
Above horizon04:31 local · Tue, Tue 16 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 2081
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:55 local · Tue, Tue 23 Dec · Moon 29°