Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 12 August 1982 · 12:09 local in London
1982-08-12 11:09 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:09 local time in London on 12 August. 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
16°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
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 (16°) 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 12:09 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:54
Next moonset
14:06
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1982
19
New Moon
Not visible03:45 local · Thu, Thu 19 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 1982
26
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:50 local · Thu, Thu 26 Aug · Moon -32°
Sept 1982
3
Full Moon
Below horizon13:28 local · Fri, Fri 3 Sept · Moon -50°
Sept 1982
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:19 local · Fri, Fri 10 Sept · Moon -18°