Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 28 July 1986 · 16:34 local in London
1986-07-28 15:34 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:34 local time in London on 28 July. 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Jul
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 16:34 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:37
Next moonset
15:06
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1986
5
New Moon
Not visible19:36 local · Tue, Tue 5 Aug · Moon 12°
Aug 1986
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:22 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 1986
19
Full Moon
Below horizon19:54 local · Tue, Tue 19 Aug · Moon -7°
Aug 1986
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:39 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 46°