Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 20 August 2003 · 01:48 local in London
2003-08-20 00:48 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 01:48 local time in London on 20 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
24°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Aug
2003
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 (24°) 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 01:48 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:20
Next moonset
15:08
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2003
27
New Moon
Not visible18:26 local · Wed, Wed 27 Aug · Moon 17°
Sept 2003
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:34 local · Wed, Wed 3 Sept · Moon -12°
Sept 2003
10
Full Moon
Below horizon17:36 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon -21°
Sept 2003
18
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon20:03 local · Thu, Thu 18 Sept · Moon -11°