Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 November 2103 · 16:01 local in London
2103-11-21 16:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:01 local time in London on 21 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
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Nov
2103
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 16:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
12:51
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2103
29
New Moon
Not visible16:32 local · Thu, Thu 29 Nov · Moon -8°
Dec 2103
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:01 local · Thu, Thu 6 Dec · Moon 34°
Dec 2103
13
Full Moon
Above horizon16:35 local · Thu, Thu 13 Dec · Moon 7°
Dec 2103
21
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:31 local · Fri, Fri 21 Dec · Moon -19°