Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 16 August 1903 · 05:23 local in London
1903-08-16 05:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:23 local time in London on 16 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
1903
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 05:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:01
Next moonset
13:28
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1903
22
New Moon
Not visible19:51 local · Sat, Sat 22 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 1903
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:34 local · Sat, Sat 29 Aug · Moon 12°
Sept 1903
7
Full Moon
Above horizon00:20 local · Mon, Mon 7 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 1903
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:14 local · Mon, Mon 14 Sept · Moon 1°