Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 24 August 1951 · 11:20 local in London
1951-08-24 10:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:20 local time in London on 24 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
31°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Aug
1951
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 (31°) 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 11:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:29
Next moonset
15:17
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1951
1
New Moon
Not visible13:50 local · Sat, Sat 1 Sept · Moon 45°
Sept 1951
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:16 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 1951
15
Full Moon
Below horizon13:38 local · Sat, Sat 15 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 1951
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon05:13 local · Sun, Sun 23 Sept · Moon 60°