Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 16 August 1968 · 03:13 local in London
1968-08-16 02:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:13 local time in London on 16 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
40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
1968
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 (40°) 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 03:13 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:58
Next moonset
15:18
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1968
24
New Moon
Not visible00:57 local · Sat, Sat 24 Aug · Moon -25°
Aug 1968
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:35 local · Sat, Sat 31 Aug · Moon -19°
Sept 1968
6
Full Moon
Above horizon23:07 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon 25°
Sept 1968
14
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:31 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon -3°