Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 August 1912 · 04:17 local in London
1912-08-06 04:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:17 local time in London on 6 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
52°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Aug
1912
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 (52°) 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 04:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:21
Next moonset
13:51
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1912
12
New Moon
Not visible19:57 local · Mon, Mon 12 Aug · Moon -1°
Aug 1912
19
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:56 local · Mon, Mon 19 Aug · Moon 14°
Aug 1912
27
Full Moon
Above horizon19:59 local · Tue, Tue 27 Aug · Moon 6°
Sept 1912
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:23 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon 6°