Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 8 August 1985 · 19:29 local in London
1985-08-08 18:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:29 local time in London on 8 August. 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
-21°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
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 19:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:19
Next moonset
15:11
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1985
16
New Moon
Not visible11:06 local · Fri, Fri 16 Aug · Moon 48°
Aug 1985
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:36 local · Fri, Fri 23 Aug · Moon -58°
Aug 1985
30
Full Moon
Below horizon10:27 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon -40°
Sept 1985
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:16 local · Sat, Sat 7 Sept · Moon 15°