Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 4 August 2143 · 00:31 local in London
2143-08-03 23:31 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:31 local time in London on 4 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
9°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
2143
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 (9°) 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 00:31 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:56
Next moonset
14:46
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2143
11
New Moon
Not visible01:12 local · Sun, Sun 11 Aug · Moon -28°
Aug 2143
17
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:01 local · Sat, Sat 17 Aug · Moon 11°
Aug 2143
25
Full Moon
Below horizon11:25 local · Sun, Sun 25 Aug · Moon -41°
Sept 2143
2
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon14:14 local · Mon, Mon 2 Sept · Moon 2°