Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 17 August 2014 · 13:26 local in London
2014-08-17 12:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 13:26 local time in London on 17 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
6°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
2014
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 (6°) 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 13:26 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:40
Next moonset
14:15
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2014
25
New Moon
Not visible15:13 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 37°
Sept 2014
2
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:11 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 2014
9
Full Moon
Above horizon02:38 local · Tue, Tue 9 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2014
16
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:05 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon 34°