Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 October 1979 · 22:24 local in London
1979-10-12 21:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:24 local time in London on 12 October. 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
-7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Oct
1979
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 22:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:21
Next moonset
15:01
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1979
21
New Moon
Not visible03:23 local · Sun, Sun 21 Oct · Moon -36°
Oct 1979
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:06 local · Sun, Sun 28 Oct · Moon -3°
Nov 1979
4
Full Moon
Above horizon05:47 local · Sun, Sun 4 Nov · Moon 8°
Nov 1979
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:24 local · Sun, Sun 11 Nov · Moon -22°