Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 December 1981 · 05:47 local in London
1981-12-18 05:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:47 local time in London on 18 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Dec
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 (43°) 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 05:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:29
Next moonset
12:41