Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 12 August 1963 · 07:21 local in London
1963-08-12 06:21 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 07:21 local time in London on 12 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
1963
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 (50°) 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 07:21 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:04
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1963
19
New Moon
Not visible08:35 local · Mon, Mon 19 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 1963
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon07:54 local · Tue, Tue 27 Aug · Moon -54°
Sept 1963
3
Full Moon
Above horizon20:34 local · Tue, Tue 3 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 1963
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:42 local · Tue, Tue 10 Sept · Moon 16°