Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 25 October 1986 · 23:26 local in London
1986-10-25 22:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:26 local time in London on 25 October. 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
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
25 Oct
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 (4°) 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 23:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:00
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1986
2
New Moon
Not visible06:02 local · Sun, Sun 2 Nov · Moon -10°
Nov 1986
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:11 local · Sat, Sat 8 Nov · Moon 7°
Nov 1986
16
Full Moon
Below horizon12:12 local · Sun, Sun 16 Nov · Moon -17°
Nov 1986
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:51 local · Mon, Mon 24 Nov · Moon -22°