Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 May 1982 · 06:11 local in London
1982-05-16 05:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:11 local time in London on 16 May. 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 May
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
Above the horizon (20°) 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 06:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:08
Next moonset
12:09
Next events
Calendar →May 1982
23
New Moon
Not visible05:40 local · Sun, Sun 23 May · Moon 1°
May 1982
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:07 local · Sat, Sat 29 May · Moon 44°
Jun 1982
6
Full Moon
Below horizon17:00 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jun · Moon -35°
Jun 1982
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:06 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jun · Moon -46°