Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 10 August 1993 · 16:20 local in London
1993-08-10 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:20 local time in London on 10 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
10 Aug
1993
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 16:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
15:24
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1993
17
New Moon
Not visible20:28 local · Tue, Tue 17 Aug · Moon -7°
Aug 1993
24
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:57 local · Tue, Tue 24 Aug · Moon -33°
Sept 1993
1
Full Moon
Above horizon03:33 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon 24°
Sept 1993
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:27 local · Thu, Thu 9 Sept · Moon 59°