Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 19 August 2136 · 18:40 local in London
2136-08-19 17:40 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:40 local time in London on 19 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
-15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
19 Aug
2136
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 18:40 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:32
Next moonset
15:56
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New Moon
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3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:03 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon -28°
Sept 2136
10
Full Moon
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18
Last Quarter Moon
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