Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 May 1980 · 21:51 local in London
1980-05-07 20:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:51 local time in London on 7 May. 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
-42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 May
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 21:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:42
Next moonset
12:39
Next events
Calendar →May 1980
14
New Moon
Not visible13:00 local · Wed, Wed 14 May · Moon 52°
May 1980
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:16 local · Wed, Wed 21 May · Moon 48°
May 1980
29
Full Moon
Above horizon22:28 local · Thu, Thu 29 May · Moon 13°
Jun 1980
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:53 local · Fri, Fri 6 Jun · Moon 16°