Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 August 2007 · 22:20 local in London
2007-08-05 21:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:20 local time in London on 5 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
-4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
2007
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 22:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:51
Next moonset
15:30
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2007
13
New Moon
Not visible00:03 local · Mon, Mon 13 Aug · Moon -21°
Aug 2007
21
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:54 local · Tue, Tue 21 Aug · Moon -22°
Aug 2007
28
Full Moon
Below horizon11:35 local · Tue, Tue 28 Aug · Moon -45°
Sept 2007
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:32 local · Tue, Tue 4 Sept · Moon 46°