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Robert Lea

Stay up late to see the half-lit moon during its last quarter phase tonight

An image of the quarter moon

The moon will reach its last quarter phase on Tuesday (Aug. 8) when it will be half illuminated by the sun. 

From New York City, the last quarter moon  —  also known as the third quarter moon  —  will be visible from 11:30 p.m. EDT (03:30 GMT) shortly after it rises, according to In the Sky. The half-illuminated moon will be visible until shortly before it drops below the horizon at around 1:46 p.m. EDT (1756 GMT) on Wednesday, Aug. 9. 

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