Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 February 1985 · 07:57 local in London
1985-02-12 07:57 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:57 local time in London on 12 February. 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
14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Feb
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
Above the horizon (14°) 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 07:57 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:39
Next moonset
10:16
Next events
Calendar →Feb 1985
19
New Moon
Not visible18:43 local · Tue, Tue 19 Feb · Moon -16°
Feb 1985
27
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:41 local · Wed, Wed 27 Feb · Moon 20°
Mar 1985
7
Full Moon
Above horizon02:13 local · Thu, Thu 7 Mar · Moon 41°
Mar 1985
13
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:34 local · Wed, Wed 13 Mar · Moon -64°