Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 7 August 1958 · 18:50 local in London
1958-08-07 17:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:50 local time in London on 7 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
-24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
1958
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 18:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
14:53
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1958
15
New Moon
Not visible04:33 local · Fri, Fri 15 Aug · Moon -14°
Aug 1958
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:45 local · Thu, Thu 21 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 1958
29
Full Moon
Below horizon06:54 local · Fri, Fri 29 Aug · Moon -5°
Sept 1958
6
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:24 local · Sat, Sat 6 Sept · Moon 27°