Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 14 August 1979 · 20:02 local in London
1979-08-14 19:02 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:02 local time in London on 14 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
14 Aug
1979
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 20:02 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:48
Next moonset
14:49
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1979
22
New Moon
Not visible18:11 local · Wed, Wed 22 Aug · Moon 16°
Aug 1979
30
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:09 local · Thu, Thu 30 Aug · Moon 21°
Sept 1979
6
Full Moon
Below horizon11:59 local · Thu, Thu 6 Sept · Moon -44°
Sept 1979
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:16 local · Thu, Thu 13 Sept · Moon 56°