Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 27 August 2138 · 11:06 local in London
2138-08-27 10:06 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 11:06 local time in London on 27 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
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
27 Aug
2138
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 (34°) 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 11:06 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:29
Next moonset
15:25
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2138
4
New Moon
Not visible13:57 local · Thu, Thu 4 Sept · Moon 42°
Sept 2138
12
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:22 local · Fri, Fri 12 Sept · Moon -53°
Sept 2138
19
Full Moon
Above horizon00:36 local · Fri, Fri 19 Sept · Moon 39°
Sept 2138
26
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:09 local · Fri, Fri 26 Sept · Moon 23°