Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 August 1986 · 09:39 local in London
1986-08-27 08:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:39 local time in London on 27 August. 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
46°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
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 (46°) 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 09:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:40
Next moonset
15:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1986
4
New Moon
Not visible08:11 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1986
11
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:41 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon -58°
Sept 1986
18
Full Moon
Above horizon06:34 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon 0°
Sept 1986
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:18 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon 52°