Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 6 August 1996 · 06:25 local in London
1996-08-06 05:25 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:25 local time in London on 6 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
51°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
6 Aug
1996
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 (51°) 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 06:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:06
Next moonset
14:19
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1996
14
New Moon
Not visible08:34 local · Wed, Wed 14 Aug · Moon 22°
Aug 1996
22
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:37 local · Thu, Thu 22 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 1996
28
Full Moon
Below horizon18:52 local · Wed, Wed 28 Aug · Moon -6°
Sept 1996
4
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:06 local · Wed, Wed 4 Sept · Moon -19°