Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 18 September 1984 · 10:31 local in London
1984-09-18 09:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:31 local time in London on 18 September. 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Sep
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 (41°) 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 10:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:47
Next moonset
15:31
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1984
25
New Moon
Not visible04:11 local · Tue, Tue 25 Sept · Moon -22°
Oct 1984
1
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:53 local · Mon, Mon 1 Oct · Moon -4°
Oct 1984
10
Full Moon
Above horizon00:58 local · Wed, Wed 10 Oct · Moon 41°
Oct 1984
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:14 local · Wed, Wed 17 Oct · Moon -3°