Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 4 February 1983 · 19:17 local in London
1983-02-04 19:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:17 local time in London on 4 February. 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
-48°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Feb
1983
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 19:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:23
Next moonset
11:06
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1983
13
New Moon
Not visible00:32 local · Sun, Sun 13 Feb · Moon -56°
Feb 1983
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:32 local · Sun, Sun 20 Feb · Moon 55°
Feb 1983
27
Full Moon
Below horizon08:58 local · Sun, Sun 27 Feb · Moon -13°
Mar 1983
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:16 local · Sun, Sun 6 Mar · Moon -28°