Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 16 August 2006 · 02:51 local in London
2006-08-16 01:51 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:51 local time in London on 16 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
37°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
16 Aug
2006
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 (37°) 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 02:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:57
Next moonset
15:29
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2006
23
New Moon
Not visible20:10 local · Wed, Wed 23 Aug · Moon 0°
Aug 2006
31
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:57 local · Thu, Thu 31 Aug · Moon -14°
Sept 2006
7
Full Moon
Above horizon19:42 local · Thu, Thu 7 Sept · Moon 1°
Sept 2006
14
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon12:16 local · Thu, Thu 14 Sept · Moon 26°