Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 August 1923 · 20:22 local in London
1923-08-04 19:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:22 local time in London on 4 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
-25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
1923
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 20:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:00
Next moonset
14:33
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1923
12
New Moon
Not visible12:16 local · Sun, Sun 12 Aug · Moon 50°
Aug 1923
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:07 local · Sun, Sun 19 Aug · Moon -53°
Aug 1923
26
Full Moon
Below horizon11:29 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon -45°
Sept 1923
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:47 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon 4°