Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 August 2013 · 10:35 local in London
2013-08-28 09:35 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:35 local time in London on 28 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
35°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
28 Aug
2013
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 (35°) 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 10:35 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:28
Next moonset
14:39
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2013
5
New Moon
Not visible12:36 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 40°
Sept 2013
12
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:09 local · Thu, Thu 12 Sept · Moon 17°
Sept 2013
19
Full Moon
Below horizon12:13 local · Thu, Thu 19 Sept · Moon -37°
Sept 2013
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:56 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 50°