Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 22 August 1981 · 15:16 local in London
1981-08-22 14:16 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:16 local time in London on 22 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
-9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Aug
1981
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 15:16 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:41
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1981
29
New Moon
Not visible15:44 local · Sat, Sat 29 Aug · Moon 38°
Sept 1981
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon14:26 local · Sun, Sun 6 Sept · Moon -1°
Sept 1981
14
Full Moon
Above horizon04:09 local · Mon, Mon 14 Sept · Moon 18°
Sept 1981
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:48 local · Sun, Sun 20 Sept · Moon -14°