Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 8 August 1939 · 10:18 local in London
1939-08-08 09:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:18 local time in London on 8 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Aug
1939
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 (34°) 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 10:18 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:47
Next moonset
14:17
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1939
15
New Moon
Not visible04:53 local · Tue, Tue 15 Aug · Moon -11°
Aug 1939
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:21 local · Mon, Mon 21 Aug · Moon 6°
Aug 1939
29
Full Moon
Above horizon23:09 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon 28°
Sept 1939
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:25 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -12°