Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 26 August 1921 · 13:51 local in London
1921-08-26 12:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:51 local time in London on 26 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
3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Aug
1921
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 (3°) 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 13:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:35
Next moonset
14:21
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1921
2
New Moon
Not visible04:33 local · Fri, Fri 2 Sept · Moon -17°
Sept 1921
9
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:29 local · Fri, Fri 9 Sept · Moon -47°
Sept 1921
17
Full Moon
Below horizon08:20 local · Sat, Sat 17 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 1921
24
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:17 local · Sat, Sat 24 Sept · Moon -7°