Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 November 2106 · 04:04 local in London
2106-11-18 04:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:04 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Nov
2106
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 (40°) 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 04:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:15
Next moonset
12:47
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2106
25
New Moon
Not visible14:28 local · Thu, Thu 25 Nov · Moon 11°
Dec 2106
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:59 local · Fri, Fri 3 Dec · Moon 33°
Dec 2106
10
Full Moon
Above horizon23:00 local · Fri, Fri 10 Dec · Moon 56°
Dec 2106
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:41 local · Fri, Fri 17 Dec · Moon -18°