Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 29 October 1983 · 03:37 local in London
1983-10-29 03:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:37 local time in London on 29 October. 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Oct
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 (49°) 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 03:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:03
Next moonset
14:28
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1983
4
New Moon
Not visible22:21 local · Fri, Fri 4 Nov · Moon -48°
Nov 1983
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Sat, Sat 12 Nov · Moon 12°
Nov 1983
20
Full Moon
Below horizon12:29 local · Sun, Sun 20 Nov · Moon -20°
Nov 1983
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:50 local · Sun, Sun 27 Nov · Moon 23°