Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 18 August 2147 · 09:04 local in London
2147-08-18 08:04 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 09:04 local time in London on 18 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
43°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
2147
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 (43°) 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 09:04 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:00
Next moonset
14:17
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2147
26
New Moon
Not visible09:08 local · Sat, Sat 26 Aug · Moon 27°
Sept 2147
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:18 local · Sun, Sun 3 Sept · Moon -52°
Sept 2147
10
Full Moon
Above horizon00:21 local · Sun, Sun 10 Sept · Moon 30°
Sept 2147
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:11 local · Sat, Sat 16 Sept · Moon -14°