Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 21 August 1992 · 11:01 local in London
1992-08-21 10:01 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:01 local time in London on 21 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
32°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
21 Aug
1992
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
Above the horizon (32°) at the exact moment.
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 11:01 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:00
Next moonset
14:57
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1992
28
New Moon
Not visible03:42 local · Fri, Fri 28 Aug · Moon -23°
Sept 1992
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:39 local · Thu, Thu 3 Sept · Moon -9°
Sept 1992
12
Full Moon
Above horizon03:17 local · Sat, Sat 12 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 1992
19
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:53 local · Sat, Sat 19 Sept · Moon -11°