Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 13 August 1971 · 11:55 local in London
1971-08-13 10:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:55 local time in London on 13 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Aug
1971
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 (24°) 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 11:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:46
Next moonset
14:56
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1971
20
New Moon
Not visible23:54 local · Fri, Fri 20 Aug · Moon -26°
Aug 1971
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:56 local · Sun, Sun 29 Aug · Moon -50°
Sept 1971
5
Full Moon
Above horizon05:02 local · Sun, Sun 5 Sept · Moon 12°
Sept 1971
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon19:23 local · Sat, Sat 11 Sept · Moon -11°