Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 August 2140 · 20:29 local in London
2140-08-05 19:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 20:29 local time in London on 5 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
5 Aug
2140
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 20:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:53
Next moonset
15:33
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2140
12
New Moon
Not visible19:54 local · Fri, Fri 12 Aug · Moon 1°
Aug 2140
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon17:35 local · Sat, Sat 20 Aug · Moon 13°
Aug 2140
28
Full Moon
Below horizon08:23 local · Sun, Sun 28 Aug · Moon -18°
Sept 2140
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:28 local · Sun, Sun 4 Sept · Moon 25°