Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 July 1981 · 10:40 local in London
1981-07-24 09:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:40 local time in London on 24 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Jul
1981
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 (25°) 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 10:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:36
Next moonset
13:40
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1981
31
New Moon
Not visible04:52 local · Fri, Fri 31 Jul · Moon -5°
Aug 1981
7
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:26 local · Fri, Fri 7 Aug · Moon 23°
Aug 1981
15
Full Moon
Below horizon17:37 local · Sat, Sat 15 Aug · Moon -27°
Aug 1981
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:16 local · Sat, Sat 22 Aug · Moon -9°