Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 16 January 1982 · 23:58 local in London
1982-01-16 23:58 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:58 local time in London on 16 January. 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
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Jan
1982
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 23:58 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:31
Next moonset
11:44
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1982
25
New Moon
Not visible04:56 local · Mon, Mon 25 Jan · Moon -28°
Feb 1982
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:28 local · Mon, Mon 1 Feb · Moon 30°
Feb 1982
8
Full Moon
Below horizon07:57 local · Mon, Mon 8 Feb · Moon -1°
Feb 1982
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:21 local · Mon, Mon 15 Feb · Moon -44°