Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 1 August 1964 · 04:29 local in London
1964-08-01 03:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:29 local time in London on 1 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
39°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
1 Aug
1964
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 (39°) 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 04:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:18
Next moonset
14:17
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1964
7
New Moon
Not visible20:17 local · Fri, Fri 7 Aug · Moon 5°
Aug 1964
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:19 local · Sat, Sat 15 Aug · Moon -43°
Aug 1964
23
Full Moon
Below horizon06:25 local · Sun, Sun 23 Aug · Moon -6°
Aug 1964
30
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:15 local · Sun, Sun 30 Aug · Moon 38°