Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 August 1906 · 02:48 local in London
1906-08-12 02:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:48 local time in London on 12 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
1906
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 (35°) 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 02:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:10
Next moonset
13:21
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1906
20
New Moon
Not visible01:27 local · Mon, Mon 20 Aug · Moon -22°
Aug 1906
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:42 local · Mon, Mon 27 Aug · Moon -21°
Sept 1906
2
Full Moon
Above horizon23:36 local · Sun, Sun 2 Sept · Moon 27°
Sept 1906
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:54 local · Mon, Mon 10 Sept · Moon -10°