Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 6 June 1980 · 03:53 local in London
1980-06-06 02:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:53 local time in London on 6 June. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Jun
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
Above the horizon (16°) at the exact moment.
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 03:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:15
Next moonset
13:00
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1980
12
New Moon
Not visible21:38 local · Thu, Thu 12 Jun · Moon -7°
Jun 1980
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:32 local · Fri, Fri 20 Jun · Moon 6°
Jun 1980
28
Full Moon
Below horizon10:02 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jun · Moon -43°
Jul 1980
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:27 local · Sat, Sat 5 Jul · Moon 36°