Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 10 June 1985 · 09:19 local in London
1985-06-10 08:19 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:19 local time in London on 10 June. 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
10 Jun
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 (24°) 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 09:19 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:05
Next moonset
12:40
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1985
18
New Moon
Not visible12:58 local · Tue, Tue 18 Jun · Moon 65°
Jun 1985
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:53 local · Tue, Tue 25 Jun · Moon 38°
Jul 1985
2
Full Moon
Below horizon13:08 local · Tue, Tue 2 Jul · Moon -66°
Jul 1985
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:50 local · Wed, Wed 10 Jul · Moon 11°