Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 17 October 1984 · 22:14 local in London
1984-10-17 21:14 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:14 local time in London on 17 October. 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
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Oct
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 22:14 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:39
Next moonset
15:57
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1984
24
New Moon
Not visible13:08 local · Wed, Wed 24 Oct · Moon 28°
Oct 1984
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Wed, Wed 31 Oct · Moon -9°
Nov 1984
8
Full Moon
Above horizon17:43 local · Thu, Thu 8 Nov · Moon 11°
Nov 1984
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:59 local · Fri, Fri 16 Nov · Moon 55°