Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 November 2171 · 17:45 local in London
2171-11-20 17:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:45 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Nov
2171
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 17:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:58
Next moonset
13:52
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2171
27
New Moon
Not visible11:25 local · Wed, Wed 27 Nov · Moon 14°
Dec 2171
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:02 local · Wed, Wed 4 Dec · Moon -49°
Dec 2171
12
Full Moon
Below horizon11:31 local · Thu, Thu 12 Dec · Moon -12°
Dec 2171
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:25 local · Fri, Fri 20 Dec · Moon 42°