Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 August 1905 · 06:10 local in London
1905-08-23 06:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:10 local time in London on 23 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
1905
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 (53°) 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 06:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:55
Next moonset
13:25
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1905
30
New Moon
Not visible13:13 local · Wed, Wed 30 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 1905
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:09 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -51°
Sept 1905
13
Full Moon
Below horizon18:10 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon -3°
Sept 1905
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:14 local · Thu, Thu 21 Sept · Moon 0°