Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 27 November 1983 · 10:50 local in London
1983-11-27 10:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:50 local time in London on 27 November. 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Nov
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 (23°) 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 10:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:37
Next moonset
13:29
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1983
4
New Moon
Not visible12:26 local · Sun, Sun 4 Dec · Moon 15°
Dec 1983
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:09 local · Mon, Mon 12 Dec · Moon 2°
Dec 1983
20
Full Moon
Above horizon02:00 local · Tue, Tue 20 Dec · Moon 54°
Dec 1983
26
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:53 local · Mon, Mon 26 Dec · Moon -35°