Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 4 August 1999 · 18:27 local in London
1999-08-04 17:27 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:27 local time in London on 4 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
1999
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 18:27 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:08
Next moonset
14:47
Next events
Calendar →Aug 1999
11
New Moon
Not visible12:09 local · Wed, Wed 11 Aug · Moon 52°
Aug 1999
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:47 local · Thu, Thu 19 Aug · Moon -29°
Aug 1999
27
Full Moon
Above horizon00:48 local · Fri, Fri 27 Aug · Moon 26°
Sept 1999
2
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:17 local · Thu, Thu 2 Sept · Moon 0°