Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 October 1981 · 04:41 local in London
1981-10-20 03:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:41 local time in London on 20 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
48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Oct
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 (48°) 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 04:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:00
Next moonset
15:12
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1981
27
New Moon
Not visible20:14 local · Tue, Tue 27 Oct · Moon -29°
Nov 1981
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:09 local · Thu, Thu 5 Nov · Moon -25°
Nov 1981
11
Full Moon
Above horizon22:27 local · Wed, Wed 11 Nov · Moon 48°
Nov 1981
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:54 local · Wed, Wed 18 Nov · Moon -11°