Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 4 August 1904 · 14:03 local in London
1904-08-04 14:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:03 local time in London on 4 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
-10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
1904
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 14:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:04
Next moonset
13:51
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1904
11
New Moon
Not visible12:58 local · Thu, Thu 11 Aug · Moon 49°
Aug 1904
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:27 local · Thu, Thu 18 Aug · Moon -50°
Aug 1904
26
Full Moon
Above horizon01:02 local · Fri, Fri 26 Aug · Moon 27°
Sept 1904
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:58 local · Sat, Sat 3 Sept · Moon 41°