Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 13 August 2009 · 19:55 local in London
2009-08-13 18:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 13 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
-14°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
13 Aug
2009
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 19:55 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:37
Next moonset
15:48
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2009
20
New Moon
Not visible11:02 local · Thu, Thu 20 Aug · Moon 41°
Aug 2009
27
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:42 local · Thu, Thu 27 Aug · Moon -20°
Sept 2009
4
Full Moon
Below horizon17:03 local · Fri, Fri 4 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 2009
12
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:16 local · Sat, Sat 12 Sept · Moon 42°