Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 April 1982 · 13:42 local in London
1982-04-16 12:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:42 local time in London on 16 April. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Apr
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 13:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:39
Next moonset
12:10
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1982
23
New Moon
Not visible21:29 local · Fri, Fri 23 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1982
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:07 local · Fri, Fri 30 Apr · Moon 13°
May 1982
8
Full Moon
Above horizon01:45 local · Sat, Sat 8 May · Moon 24°
May 1982
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:11 local · Sun, Sun 16 May · Moon 20°