Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 August 1926 · 05:40 local in London
1926-08-30 04:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:40 local time in London on 30 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
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Aug
1926
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 (53°) 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 05:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:37
Next moonset
14:51
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1926
7
New Moon
Not visible06:45 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 1926
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon05:27 local · Wed, Wed 15 Sept · Moon -56°
Sept 1926
21
Full Moon
Above horizon21:19 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 1926
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:48 local · Tue, Tue 28 Sept · Moon -16°