Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 September 1981 · 20:48 local in London
1981-09-20 19:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:48 local time in London on 20 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Sep
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
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 20:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:04
Next moonset
15:32
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1981
28
New Moon
Not visible05:07 local · Mon, Mon 28 Sept · Moon -15°
Oct 1981
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:45 local · Tue, Tue 6 Oct · Moon -54°
Oct 1981
13
Full Moon
Below horizon13:50 local · Tue, Tue 13 Oct · Moon -34°
Oct 1981
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Tue, Tue 20 Oct · Moon 48°