Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 21 July 1984 · 05:02 local in London
1984-07-21 04:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:02 local time in London on 21 July. 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Jul
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 (40°) 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 05:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:25
Next moonset
14:00
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1984
28
New Moon
Not visible12:51 local · Sat, Sat 28 Jul · Moon 61°
Aug 1984
4
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:33 local · Sat, Sat 4 Aug · Moon -36°
Aug 1984
11
Full Moon
Below horizon16:43 local · Sat, Sat 11 Aug · Moon -38°
Aug 1984
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:41 local · Sun, Sun 19 Aug · Moon -15°