Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 20 November 2141 · 18:45 local in London
2141-11-20 18:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:45 local time in London on 20 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
-31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Nov
2141
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 18:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:35
Next moonset
12:48
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2141
28
New Moon
Not visible10:39 local · Tue, Tue 28 Nov · Moon 14°
Dec 2141
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:51 local · Wed, Wed 6 Dec · Moon 31°
Dec 2141
13
Full Moon
Below horizon14:07 local · Wed, Wed 13 Dec · Moon -10°
Dec 2141
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:07 local · Wed, Wed 20 Dec · Moon 33°