Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 August 1965 · 04:50 local in London
1965-08-20 03:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:50 local time in London on 20 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
49°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Aug
1965
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 (49°) 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 04:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
14:56
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1965
26
New Moon
Not visible19:51 local · Thu, Thu 26 Aug · Moon 5°
Sept 1965
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:28 local · Thu, Thu 2 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 1965
11
Full Moon
Above horizon00:32 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon 28°
Sept 1965
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:58 local · Sat, Sat 18 Sept · Moon 17°