Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 August 1984 · 20:41 local in London
1984-08-19 19:41 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:41 local time in London on 19 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Aug
1984
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 20:41 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:06
Next moonset
15:23
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1984
26
New Moon
Not visible20:26 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon 0°
Sept 1984
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:30 local · Sun, Sun 2 Sept · Moon -30°
Sept 1984
10
Full Moon
Below horizon08:01 local · Mon, Mon 10 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 1984
18
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:31 local · Tue, Tue 18 Sept · Moon 41°