Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 August 2000 · 19:51 local in London
2000-08-22 18:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:51 local time in London on 22 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
-22°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
22 Aug
2000
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 19:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:30
Next moonset
15:11
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2000
29
New Moon
Not visible11:19 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon 45°
Sept 2000
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:28 local · Tue, Tue 5 Sept · Moon 16°
Sept 2000
13
Full Moon
Above horizon20:37 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 8°
Sept 2000
21
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:28 local · Thu, Thu 21 Sept · Moon 31°