Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 8 August 1909 · 12:10 local in London
1909-08-08 12:10 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:10 local time in London on 8 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
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
1909
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 (7°) 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 12:10 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:46
Next moonset
13:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1909
15
New Moon
Not visible23:55 local · Sun, Sun 15 Aug · Moon -20°
Aug 1909
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:55 local · Tue, Tue 24 Aug · Moon -51°
Aug 1909
31
Full Moon
Below horizon05:08 local · Tue, Tue 31 Aug · Moon -2°
Sept 1909
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:44 local · Mon, Mon 6 Sept · Moon -12°