Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 April 1983 · 09:39 local in London
1983-04-05 08:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:39 local time in London on 5 April. 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Apr
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
Above the horizon (7°) 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 09:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:03
Next moonset
10:59
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1983
13
New Moon
Not visible08:58 local · Wed, Wed 13 Apr · Moon 20°
Apr 1983
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:58 local · Wed, Wed 20 Apr · Moon -8°
Apr 1983
27
Full Moon
Below horizon07:31 local · Wed, Wed 27 Apr · Moon -12°
May 1983
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:43 local · Thu, Thu 5 May · Moon 10°