Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 7 August 1901 · 08:02 local in London
1901-08-07 08:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:02 local time in London on 7 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
1901
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 (45°) 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 08:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:43
Next moonset
13:28
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1901
14
New Moon
Not visible08:27 local · Wed, Wed 14 Aug · Moon 30°
Aug 1901
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:52 local · Thu, Thu 22 Aug · Moon -49°
Aug 1901
29
Full Moon
Above horizon20:21 local · Thu, Thu 29 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 1901
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:27 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 1°