Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 September 1986 · 04:18 local in London
1986-09-26 03:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:18 local time in London on 26 September. 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Sep
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 (52°) 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 04:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:45
Next moonset
16:08
Next events
Calendar →Oct 1986
3
New Moon
Not visible19:55 local · Fri, Fri 3 Oct · Moon -13°
Oct 1986
10
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:28 local · Fri, Fri 10 Oct · Moon -9°
Oct 1986
17
Full Moon
Above horizon20:22 local · Fri, Fri 17 Oct · Moon 22°
Oct 1986
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:26 local · Sat, Sat 25 Oct · Moon 4°