Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 December 1985 · 09:01 local in London
1985-12-05 09:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:01 local time in London on 5 December. 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Dec
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 (35°) 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 09:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:03
Next moonset
13:04
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1985
12
New Moon
Not visible00:55 local · Thu, Thu 12 Dec · Moon -63°
Dec 1985
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:58 local · Thu, Thu 19 Dec · Moon -21°
Dec 1985
27
Full Moon
Above horizon07:31 local · Fri, Fri 27 Dec · Moon 8°
Jan 1986
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:47 local · Fri, Fri 3 Jan · Moon -37°