Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 April 1980 · 13:07 local in London
1980-04-08 12:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:07 local time in London on 8 April. 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Apr
1980
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 13:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:22
Next moonset
12:29
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1980
15
New Moon
Not visible04:46 local · Tue, Tue 15 Apr · Moon -16°
Apr 1980
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:00 local · Tue, Tue 22 Apr · Moon -9°
Apr 1980
30
Full Moon
Below horizon08:35 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon -23°
May 1980
7
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:51 local · Wed, Wed 7 May · Moon -42°