Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 18 August 1938 · 21:30 local in London
1938-08-18 20:30 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:30 local time in London on 18 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
-11°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
1938
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 21:30 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:08
Next moonset
15:14
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1938
25
New Moon
Not visible12:17 local · Thu, Thu 25 Aug · Moon 43°
Sept 1938
1
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:28 local · Thu, Thu 1 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 1938
9
Full Moon
Above horizon21:08 local · Fri, Fri 9 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 1938
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:12 local · Sat, Sat 17 Sept · Moon 46°