Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 December 1980 · 06:32 local in London
1980-12-29 06:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:32 local time in London on 29 December. 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
38°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Dec
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 (38°) 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 06:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:46
Next moonset
12:12
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1981
6
New Moon
Not visible07:24 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon -5°
Jan 1981
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:10 local · Tue, Tue 13 Jan · Moon -14°
Jan 1981
20
Full Moon
Above horizon07:39 local · Tue, Tue 20 Jan · Moon 1°
Jan 1981
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Wed, Wed 28 Jan · Moon 25°