Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 29 August 2146 · 04:00 local in London
2146-08-29 03:00 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:00 local time in London on 29 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
41°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 Aug
2146
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 (41°) 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 04:00 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:56
Next moonset
14:40
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2146
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New Moon
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Sept 2146
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First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:06 local · Tue, Tue 13 Sept · Moon 11°
Sept 2146
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:55 local · Tue, Tue 20 Sept · Moon -20°
Sept 2146
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:25 local · Tue, Tue 27 Sept · Moon -13°