Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 15 December 1984 · 15:25 local in London
1984-12-15 15:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:25 local time in London on 15 December. 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
-23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Dec
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 15:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:02
Next moonset
12:54
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1984
22
New Moon
Not visible11:47 local · Sat, Sat 22 Dec · Moon 11°
Dec 1984
30
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:28 local · Sun, Sun 30 Dec · Moon -38°
Jan 1985
7
Full Moon
Above horizon02:16 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jan · Moon 55°
Jan 1985
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:27 local · Sun, Sun 13 Jan · Moon -11°