Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 1 October 1980 · 04:18 local in London
1980-10-01 03:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:18 local time in London on 1 October. 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Oct
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 (45°) 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 04:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:51
Next moonset
15:04
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1980
9
New Moon
Not visible03:50 local · Thu, Thu 9 Oct · Moon -29°
Oct 1980
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:47 local · Fri, Fri 17 Oct · Moon -49°
Oct 1980
23
Full Moon
Above horizon21:52 local · Thu, Thu 23 Oct · Moon 32°
Oct 1980
30
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:33 local · Thu, Thu 30 Oct · Moon -19°