Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 24 August 2008 · 00:50 local in London
2008-08-23 23:50 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:50 local time in London on 24 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
20°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
24 Aug
2008
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 (20°) 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 00:50 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:55
Next moonset
15:54
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2008
30
New Moon
Not visible20:58 local · Sat, Sat 30 Aug · Moon -13°
Sept 2008
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:04 local · Sun, Sun 7 Sept · Moon -3°
Sept 2008
15
Full Moon
Below horizon10:14 local · Mon, Mon 15 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2008
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon06:04 local · Mon, Mon 22 Sept · Moon 64°