Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 9 August 1947 · 22:22 local in London
1947-08-09 20:22 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:22 local time in London on 9 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
1947
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 22:22 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:27
Next moonset
15:06
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1947
16
New Moon
Not visible12:12 local · Sat, Sat 16 Aug · Moon 55°
Aug 1947
23
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:40 local · Sat, Sat 23 Aug · Moon -8°
Aug 1947
31
Full Moon
Below horizon17:34 local · Sun, Sun 31 Aug · Moon -25°
Sept 1947
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:57 local · Mon, Mon 8 Sept · Moon 55°