Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 30 August 1945 · 04:44 local in London
1945-08-30 03:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:44 local time in London on 30 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Aug
1945
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 (49°) 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 04:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:36
Next moonset
15:00
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1945
6
New Moon
Not visible14:44 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon 44°
Sept 1945
14
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:39 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon 16°
Sept 1945
21
Full Moon
Above horizon21:46 local · Fri, Fri 21 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 1945
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:24 local · Fri, Fri 28 Sept · Moon 22°