Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 2 August 1915 · 21:27 local in London
1915-08-02 21:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:27 local time in London on 2 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
2 Aug
1915
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 21:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
21:54
Next moonset
14:14
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1915
10
New Moon
Not visible22:52 local · Tue, Tue 10 Aug · Moon -21°
Aug 1915
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:17 local · Wed, Wed 18 Aug · Moon -43°
Aug 1915
24
Full Moon
Above horizon21:40 local · Tue, Tue 24 Aug · Moon 20°
Sept 1915
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:56 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon -4°