Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 3 July 1983 · 13:12 local in London
1983-07-03 12:12 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:12 local time in London on 3 July. 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
-2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jul
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 13:12 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:15
Next moonset
14:13
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1983
10
New Moon
Not visible13:19 local · Sun, Sun 10 Jul · Moon 62°
Jul 1983
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:51 local · Sun, Sun 17 Jul · Moon -30°
Jul 1983
25
Full Moon
Above horizon00:27 local · Mon, Mon 25 Jul · Moon 14°
Aug 1983
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:52 local · Tue, Tue 2 Aug · Moon 17°