Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 10 July 1985 · 01:50 local in London
1985-07-10 00:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:50 local time in London on 10 July. 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
10 Jul
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 (11°) 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 01:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:46
Next moonset
13:54
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1985
18
New Moon
Not visible00:57 local · Thu, Thu 18 Jul · Moon -13°
Jul 1985
25
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:39 local · Thu, Thu 25 Jul · Moon -7°
Jul 1985
31
Full Moon
Above horizon22:41 local · Wed, Wed 31 Jul · Moon 8°
Aug 1985
8
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:29 local · Thu, Thu 8 Aug · Moon -21°