Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 31 August 1934 · 20:40 local in London
1934-08-31 19:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:40 local time in London on 31 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
-8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
31 Aug
1934
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 20:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:14
Next moonset
16:03
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1934
9
New Moon
Not visible01:20 local · Sun, Sun 9 Sept · Moon -36°
Sept 1934
16
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:26 local · Sun, Sun 16 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 1934
23
Full Moon
Above horizon05:19 local · Sun, Sun 23 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 1934
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:29 local · Sun, Sun 30 Sept · Moon 14°