Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 10 September 1982 · 18:19 local in London
1982-09-10 17:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:19 local time in London on 10 September. 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Sep
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 18:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:04
Next moonset
15:44
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1982
17
New Moon
Not visible13:09 local · Fri, Fri 17 Sept · Moon 45°
Sept 1982
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:07 local · Sat, Sat 25 Sept · Moon -55°
Oct 1982
3
Full Moon
Above horizon02:09 local · Sun, Sun 3 Oct · Moon 35°
Oct 1982
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:26 local · Sun, Sun 10 Oct · Moon 12°