Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 22 August 1962 · 11:26 local in London
1962-08-22 10:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:26 local time in London on 22 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
22 Aug
1962
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 (24°) 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 11:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
14:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1962
30
New Moon
Not visible04:09 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon -16°
Sept 1962
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:45 local · Fri, Fri 7 Sept · Moon -55°
Sept 1962
14
Full Moon
Above horizon05:11 local · Fri, Fri 14 Sept · Moon 10°
Sept 1962
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:36 local · Thu, Thu 20 Sept · Moon -15°