Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 14 August 1960 · 06:37 local in London
1960-08-14 05:37 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:37 local time in London on 14 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
14 Aug
1960
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 (51°) 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 06:37 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1960
22
New Moon
Not visible10:15 local · Mon, Mon 22 Aug · Moon 36°
Aug 1960
29
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:22 local · Mon, Mon 29 Aug · Moon 18°
Sept 1960
5
Full Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Mon, Mon 5 Sept · Moon -45°
Sept 1960
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon23:19 local · Mon, Mon 12 Sept · Moon 0°