Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 31 August 1983 · 12:22 local in London
1983-08-31 11:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:22 local time in London on 31 August. 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
19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Aug
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 (19°) 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 12:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:12
Next moonset
14:45
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1983
7
New Moon
Not visible03:35 local · Wed, Wed 7 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 1983
14
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:24 local · Wed, Wed 14 Sept · Moon -42°
Sept 1983
22
Full Moon
Below horizon07:36 local · Thu, Thu 22 Sept · Moon -10°
Sept 1983
29
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:05 local · Thu, Thu 29 Sept · Moon -9°