Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 8 August 1928 · 18:24 local in London
1928-08-08 17:24 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:24 local time in London on 8 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
1928
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 18:24 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:36
Next moonset
15:15
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1928
15
New Moon
Not visible14:49 local · Wed, Wed 15 Aug · Moon 51°
Aug 1928
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:21 local · Thu, Thu 23 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 1928
31
Full Moon
Above horizon03:34 local · Fri, Fri 31 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 1928
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:35 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon 7°