Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 November 1985 · 20:07 local in London
1985-11-05 20:07 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:07 local time in London on 5 November. 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Nov
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 20:07 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:16
Next moonset
14:26
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1985
12
New Moon
Not visible14:20 local · Tue, Tue 12 Nov · Moon 11°
Nov 1985
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:04 local · Tue, Tue 19 Nov · Moon -42°
Nov 1985
27
Full Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Wed, Wed 27 Nov · Moon -14°
Dec 1985
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:01 local · Thu, Thu 5 Dec · Moon 35°