Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 November 2172 · 20:59 local in London
2172-11-08 20:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:59 local time in London on 8 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Nov
2172
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 20:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:24
Next moonset
14:11
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2172
16
New Moon
Not visible03:08 local · Mon, Mon 16 Nov · Moon -41°
Nov 2172
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:00 local · Sun, Sun 22 Nov · Moon 23°
Nov 2172
30
Full Moon
Below horizon10:47 local · Mon, Mon 30 Nov · Moon -12°
Dec 2172
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:20 local · Tue, Tue 8 Dec · Moon -21°