Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 11 August 1944 · 04:52 local in London
1944-08-11 02:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:52 local time in London on 11 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
36°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
11 Aug
1944
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 (36°) 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 04:52 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:11
Next moonset
15:27
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1944
18
New Moon
Not visible22:25 local · Fri, Fri 18 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 1944
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:39 local · Sun, Sun 27 Aug · Moon -12°
Sept 1944
2
Full Moon
Above horizon22:21 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 1944
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:03 local · Sat, Sat 9 Sept · Moon 12°