Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 August 1990 · 16:54 local in London
1990-08-13 15:54 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:54 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Aug
1990
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 16:54 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:41
Next moonset
16:02
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1990
20
New Moon
Not visible13:39 local · Mon, Mon 20 Aug · Moon 48°
Aug 1990
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:34 local · Tue, Tue 28 Aug · Moon -57°
Sept 1990
5
Full Moon
Above horizon02:46 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 1990
11
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:53 local · Tue, Tue 11 Sept · Moon -2°