Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 13 January 1985 · 23:27 local in London
1985-01-13 23:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:27 local time in London on 13 January. 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Jan
1985
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 23:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:37
Next moonset
11:31
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1985
21
New Moon
Not visible02:28 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jan · Moon -53°
Jan 1985
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:29 local · Tue, Tue 29 Jan · Moon -18°
Feb 1985
5
Full Moon
Below horizon15:19 local · Tue, Tue 5 Feb · Moon -8°
Feb 1985
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:57 local · Tue, Tue 12 Feb · Moon 14°