Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 2 November 2159 · 18:53 local in London
2159-11-02 18:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:53 local time in London on 2 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Nov
2159
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 18:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:57
Next moonset
13:33
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2159
10
New Moon
Not visible01:10 local · Sat, Sat 10 Nov · Moon -55°
Nov 2159
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:15 local · Sun, Sun 18 Nov · Moon -47°
Nov 2159
25
Full Moon
Below horizon11:41 local · Sun, Sun 25 Nov · Moon -16°
Dec 2159
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:27 local · Sun, Sun 2 Dec · Moon 32°