Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 1 September 1980 · 19:08 local in London
1980-09-01 18:08 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:08 local time in London on 1 September. 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Sep
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 19:08 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:28
Next moonset
15:13
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1980
9
New Moon
Not visible11:00 local · Tue, Tue 9 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 1980
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:55 local · Wed, Wed 17 Sept · Moon 2°
Sept 1980
24
Full Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Wed, Wed 24 Sept · Moon -41°
Oct 1980
1
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:18 local · Wed, Wed 1 Oct · Moon 45°