Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 4 August 1942 · 01:04 local in London
1942-08-03 23:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:04 local time in London on 4 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
0°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
1942
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 (0°) 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 01:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:27
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1942
12
New Moon
Not visible03:28 local · Wed, Wed 12 Aug · Moon -18°
Aug 1942
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:31 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 1942
26
Full Moon
Above horizon04:46 local · Wed, Wed 26 Aug · Moon 11°
Sept 1942
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon16:42 local · Wed, Wed 2 Sept · Moon -17°