Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 9 August 2012 · 19:55 local in London
2012-08-09 18:55 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:55 local time in London on 9 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
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
9 Aug
2012
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 · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:11
Next moonset
15:08
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2012
17
New Moon
Not visible16:55 local · Fri, Fri 17 Aug · Moon 25°
Aug 2012
24
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:54 local · Fri, Fri 24 Aug · Moon 1°
Aug 2012
31
Full Moon
Below horizon14:58 local · Fri, Fri 31 Aug · Moon -36°
Sept 2012
8
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:15 local · Sat, Sat 8 Sept · Moon 3°