Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 August 1917 · 20:56 local in London
1917-08-09 19:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:56 local time in London on 9 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
1917
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 20:56 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:50
Next moonset
15:28
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1917
17
New Moon
Not visible19:21 local · Fri, Fri 17 Aug · Moon 4°
Aug 1917
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:08 local · Sat, Sat 25 Aug · Moon 12°
Sept 1917
1
Full Moon
Below horizon13:28 local · Sat, Sat 1 Sept · Moon -43°
Sept 1917
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:05 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 59°