Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 20 August 1946 · 02:17 local in London
1946-08-20 01:17 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:17 local time in London on 20 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
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Aug
1946
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 (27°) 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 02:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:41
Next moonset
15:01
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1946
26
New Moon
Not visible22:07 local · Mon, Mon 26 Aug · Moon -13°
Sept 1946
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:49 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 1946
11
Full Moon
Below horizon11:00 local · Wed, Wed 11 Sept · Moon -41°
Sept 1946
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:44 local · Wed, Wed 18 Sept · Moon 60°