Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 12 August 2001 · 08:53 local in London
2001-08-12 07:53 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:53 local time in London on 12 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
44°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Aug
2001
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 (44°) 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 08:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:52
Next moonset
14:18
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2001
19
New Moon
Not visible03:55 local · Sun, Sun 19 Aug · Moon -13°
Aug 2001
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:55 local · Sat, Sat 25 Aug · Moon 14°
Sept 2001
2
Full Moon
Above horizon22:43 local · Sun, Sun 2 Sept · Moon 19°
Sept 2001
10
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:00 local · Mon, Mon 10 Sept · Moon -16°