Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 November 2157 · 19:21 local in London
2157-11-23 19:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:21 local time in London on 23 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
-27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Nov
2157
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 19:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:26
Next moonset
12:55
Next events
Calendar →Dec 2157
2
New Moon
Not visible00:12 local · Fri, Fri 2 Dec · Moon -64°
Dec 2157
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:36 local · Fri, Fri 9 Dec · Moon 13°
Dec 2157
16
Full Moon
Above horizon05:10 local · Fri, Fri 16 Dec · Moon 27°
Dec 2157
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:12 local · Fri, Fri 23 Dec · Moon -33°