Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 26 August 1959 · 09:03 local in London
1959-08-26 08:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:03 local time in London on 26 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
45°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
26 Aug
1959
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 (45°) 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 09:03 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:46
Next moonset
14:27
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1959
3
New Moon
Not visible02:56 local · Thu, Thu 3 Sept · Moon -28°
Sept 1959
9
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:07 local · Wed, Wed 9 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 1959
17
Full Moon
Above horizon01:52 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 35°
Sept 1959
25
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:22 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon 36°