Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 August 1918 · 20:27 local in London
1918-08-28 19:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:27 local time in London on 28 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Aug
1918
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 20:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:46
Next moonset
15:37
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1918
5
New Moon
Not visible11:44 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 38°
Sept 1918
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:02 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 1918
20
Full Moon
Below horizon14:01 local · Fri, Fri 20 Sept · Moon -33°
Sept 1918
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:38 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 57°