Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 25 January 1984 · 04:48 local in London
1984-01-25 04:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:48 local time in London on 25 January. 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
26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Jan
1984
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 (26°) 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 04:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:56
Next moonset
11:12
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1984
1
New Moon
Not visible23:47 local · Wed, Wed 1 Feb · Moon -59°
Feb 1984
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:00 local · Fri, Fri 10 Feb · Moon -18°
Feb 1984
17
Full Moon
Above horizon00:41 local · Fri, Fri 17 Feb · Moon 55°
Feb 1984
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:12 local · Thu, Thu 23 Feb · Moon -58°