Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 23 August 1970 · 21:35 local in London
1970-08-23 20:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 21:35 local time in London on 23 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
1970
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 21:35 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:16
Next moonset
16:01
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1970
31
New Moon
Not visible23:01 local · Mon, Mon 31 Aug · Moon -26°
Sept 1970
8
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:38 local · Tue, Tue 8 Sept · Moon 6°
Sept 1970
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:09 local · Tue, Tue 15 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 1970
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:42 local · Tue, Tue 22 Sept · Moon 41°