Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 3 January 1986 · 19:47 local in London
1986-01-03 19:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:47 local time in London on 3 January. 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
-37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Jan
1986
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 19:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:32
Next moonset
11:50
Next events
Calendar →Jan 1986
10
New Moon
Not visible12:22 local · Fri, Fri 10 Jan · Moon 11°
Jan 1986
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:14 local · Fri, Fri 17 Jan · Moon 23°
Jan 1986
26
Full Moon
Above horizon00:31 local · Sun, Sun 26 Jan · Moon 62°
Feb 1986
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:41 local · Sun, Sun 2 Feb · Moon 19°