Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 3 August 2010 · 05:59 local in London
2010-08-03 04:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:59 local time in London on 3 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
56°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
3 Aug
2010
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 (56°) 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 05:59 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:17
Next moonset
14:50
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2010
10
New Moon
Not visible04:08 local · Tue, Tue 10 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2010
16
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon19:14 local · Mon, Mon 16 Aug · Moon 15°
Aug 2010
24
Full Moon
Below horizon18:05 local · Tue, Tue 24 Aug · Moon -14°
Sept 2010
1
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:22 local · Wed, Wed 1 Sept · Moon -14°