Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 August 1922 · 21:46 local in London
1922-08-15 20:46 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:46 local time in London on 15 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Aug
1922
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 21:46 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
14:46
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1922
22
New Moon
Not visible21:34 local · Tue, Tue 22 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 1922
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:55 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon -12°
Sept 1922
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:47 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 1922
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:20 local · Thu, Thu 14 Sept · Moon 27°