Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 August 1961 · 12:47 local in London
1961-08-03 11:47 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 12:47 local time in London on 3 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
8°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Aug
1961
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 (8°) 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 12:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:15
Next moonset
13:48
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1961
11
New Moon
Not visible11:36 local · Fri, Fri 11 Aug · Moon 48°
Aug 1961
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:51 local · Sat, Sat 19 Aug · Moon -21°
Aug 1961
26
Full Moon
Above horizon04:13 local · Sat, Sat 26 Aug · Moon 14°
Sept 1961
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon00:05 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon 6°