Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 26 December 1983 · 18:53 local in London
1983-12-26 18:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:53 local time in London on 26 December. 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
-35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Dec
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 18:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:09
Next moonset
12:31
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1984
3
New Moon
Not visible05:16 local · Tue, Tue 3 Jan · Moon -27°
Jan 1984
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:49 local · Wed, Wed 11 Jan · Moon -17°
Jan 1984
18
Full Moon
Below horizon14:05 local · Wed, Wed 18 Jan · Moon -11°
Jan 1984
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:48 local · Wed, Wed 25 Jan · Moon 26°