Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 6 August 1931 · 17:28 local in London
1931-08-06 16:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:28 local time in London on 6 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
-18°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Aug
1931
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 17:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
15:29
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1931
13
New Moon
Not visible21:27 local · Thu, Thu 13 Aug · Moon -5°
Aug 1931
20
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:36 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon -19°
Aug 1931
28
Full Moon
Above horizon04:10 local · Fri, Fri 28 Aug · Moon 14°
Sept 1931
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon08:21 local · Sat, Sat 5 Sept · Moon 59°