Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 10 October 1982 · 00:26 local in London
1982-10-09 23:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:26 local time in London on 10 October. 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
12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Oct
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 (12°) 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 00:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:53
Next moonset
15:39
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1982
17
New Moon
Not visible01:04 local · Sun, Sun 17 Oct · Moon -43°
Oct 1982
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:08 local · Mon, Mon 25 Oct · Moon -18°
Nov 1982
1
Full Moon
Below horizon12:57 local · Mon, Mon 1 Nov · Moon -27°
Nov 1982
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:38 local · Mon, Mon 8 Nov · Moon 57°