Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 7 September 1985 · 13:16 local in London
1985-09-07 12:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:16 local time in London on 7 September. 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Sep
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 (15°) 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 13:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:33
Next moonset
15:18
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1985
14
New Moon
Not visible20:20 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon -7°
Sept 1985
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Sat, Sat 21 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 1985
29
Full Moon
Above horizon01:09 local · Sun, Sun 29 Sept · Moon 37°
Oct 1985
7
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Mon, Mon 7 Oct · Moon 63°