Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 21 August 1935 · 04:17 local in London
1935-08-21 03:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:17 local time in London on 21 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Aug
1935
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 (50°) 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 04:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:59
Next moonset
15:26
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1935
29
New Moon
Not visible02:00 local · Thu, Thu 29 Aug · Moon -31°
Sept 1935
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:26 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon -45°
Sept 1935
12
Full Moon
Above horizon21:18 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon 21°
Sept 1935
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:23 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -1°