Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 24 December 1986 · 09:17 local in London
1986-12-24 09:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:17 local time in London on 24 December. 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Dec
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 (23°) 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 09:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:47
Next moonset
12:02
Next events
Calendar →Dec 1986
31
New Moon
Not visible03:10 local · Wed, Wed 31 Dec · Moon -49°
Jan 1987
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:35 local · Tue, Tue 6 Jan · Moon 17°
Jan 1987
15
Full Moon
Above horizon02:31 local · Thu, Thu 15 Jan · Moon 53°
Jan 1987
22
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:46 local · Thu, Thu 22 Jan · Moon -21°