Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 5 August 1969 · 02:39 local in London
1969-08-05 01:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:39 local time in London on 5 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
1969
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 (32°) 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 02:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:13
Next moonset
15:04
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1969
13
New Moon
Not visible06:17 local · Wed, Wed 13 Aug · Moon 5°
Aug 1969
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:03 local · Wed, Wed 20 Aug · Moon 7°
Aug 1969
27
Full Moon
Below horizon11:32 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon -46°
Sept 1969
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon17:58 local · Wed, Wed 3 Sept · Moon -11°