Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 May 1984 · 18:45 local in London
1984-05-22 17:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:45 local time in London on 22 May. 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
-54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 May
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
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 18:45 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:50
Next moonset
12:47
Next events
Calendar →May 1984
30
New Moon
Not visible17:48 local · Wed, Wed 30 May · Moon 27°
Jun 1984
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:42 local · Wed, Wed 6 Jun · Moon 44°
Jun 1984
13
Full Moon
Below horizon15:42 local · Wed, Wed 13 Jun · Moon -50°
Jun 1984
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:10 local · Thu, Thu 21 Jun · Moon 5°