Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 August 1952 · 14:27 local in London
1952-08-12 13:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 14:27 local time in London on 12 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
2°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
1952
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 (2°) 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 14:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:42
Next moonset
14:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1952
20
New Moon
Not visible16:20 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon 33°
Aug 1952
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:03 local · Thu, Thu 28 Aug · Moon -17°
Sept 1952
4
Full Moon
Above horizon04:19 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1952
11
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:36 local · Thu, Thu 11 Sept · Moon 47°