Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 29 September 1983 · 21:05 local in London
1983-09-29 20:05 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:05 local time in London on 29 September. 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Sep
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 21:05 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:37
Next moonset
16:00
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1983
6
New Moon
Not visible12:16 local · Thu, Thu 6 Oct · Moon 36°
Oct 1983
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:42 local · Thu, Thu 13 Oct · Moon 10°
Oct 1983
21
Full Moon
Above horizon22:53 local · Fri, Fri 21 Oct · Moon 39°
Oct 1983
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Sat, Sat 29 Oct · Moon 49°