Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 August 1916 · 13:53 local in London
1916-08-20 12:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:53 local time in London on 20 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
20 Aug
1916
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 13:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:37
Next moonset
14:59
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1916
28
New Moon
Not visible18:24 local · Mon, Mon 28 Aug · Moon 10°
Sept 1916
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:26 local · Tue, Tue 5 Sept · Moon -61°
Sept 1916
11
Full Moon
Above horizon21:31 local · Mon, Mon 11 Sept · Moon 22°
Sept 1916
19
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:35 local · Tue, Tue 19 Sept · Moon 64°