Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 August 1995 · 04:04 local in London
1995-08-18 03:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:04 local time in London on 18 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
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
1995
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 (42°) 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 04:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
14:41
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1995
26
New Moon
Not visible05:31 local · Sat, Sat 26 Aug · Moon -8°
Sept 1995
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:03 local · Sat, Sat 2 Sept · Moon -40°
Sept 1995
9
Full Moon
Above horizon04:37 local · Sat, Sat 9 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 1995
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:10 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon -8°