Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 29 November 1980 · 09:59 local in London
1980-11-29 09:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:59 local time in London on 29 November. 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Nov
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 (27°) 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 09:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:47
Next moonset
13:03
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1980
7
New Moon
Not visible14:35 local · Sun, Sun 7 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1980
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:47 local · Mon, Mon 15 Dec · Moon -21°
Dec 1980
21
Full Moon
Above horizon18:08 local · Sun, Sun 21 Dec · Moon 16°
Dec 1980
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:32 local · Mon, Mon 29 Dec · Moon 38°