Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 August 1930 · 12:31 local in London
1930-08-17 11:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:31 local time in London on 17 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
17°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
1930
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 (17°) 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 12:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:58
Next moonset
14:45
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1930
24
New Moon
Not visible04:37 local · Sun, Sun 24 Aug · Moon -10°
Aug 1930
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:57 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon -22°
Sept 1930
8
Full Moon
Above horizon03:48 local · Mon, Mon 8 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 1930
15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:13 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon 0°