Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 June 1986 · 01:53 local in London
1986-06-29 00:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:53 local time in London on 29 June. 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Jun
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
Above the horizon (8°) 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 01:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:07
Next moonset
13:41
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1986
7
New Moon
Not visible05:55 local · Mon, Mon 7 Jul · Moon 10°
Jul 1986
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:10 local · Mon, Mon 14 Jul · Moon 22°
Jul 1986
21
Full Moon
Below horizon11:40 local · Mon, Mon 21 Jul · Moon -59°
Jul 1986
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:34 local · Mon, Mon 28 Jul · Moon -19°