Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 5 July 1980 · 08:27 local in London
1980-07-05 07:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:27 local time in London on 5 July. 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jul
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 (36°) 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 08:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:14
Next moonset
13:24
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1980
12
New Moon
Not visible07:46 local · Sat, Sat 12 Jul · Moon 21°
Jul 1980
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:51 local · Sun, Sun 20 Jul · Moon -45°
Jul 1980
27
Full Moon
Below horizon19:54 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jul · Moon -7°
Aug 1980
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:00 local · Sun, Sun 3 Aug · Moon 6°