Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 August 1911 · 12:11 local in London
1911-08-17 12:11 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:11 local time in London on 17 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
11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
1911
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 (11°) 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 12:11 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:03
Next moonset
13:38
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1911
24
New Moon
Not visible04:14 local · Thu, Thu 24 Aug · Moon -5°
Aug 1911
31
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:21 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 11°
Sept 1911
8
Full Moon
Below horizon15:56 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon -27°
Sept 1911
15
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:51 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon -12°