Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 23 August 1989 · 19:40 local in London
1989-08-23 18:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:40 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
1989
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 19:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:19
Next moonset
16:10
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1989
31
New Moon
Not visible06:45 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon 3°
Sept 1989
8
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:49 local · Fri, Fri 8 Sept · Moon -39°
Sept 1989
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:51 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 1989
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:10 local · Fri, Fri 22 Sept · Moon 42°