Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 5 August 2151 · 15:23 local in London
2151-08-05 14:23 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:23 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
-12°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
2151
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 15:23 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:49
Next moonset
15:11
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2151
12
New Moon
Not visible08:28 local · Thu, Thu 12 Aug · Moon 26°
Aug 2151
19
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:33 local · Thu, Thu 19 Aug · Moon -40°
Aug 2151
27
Full Moon
Below horizon06:40 local · Fri, Fri 27 Aug · Moon -7°
Sept 2151
4
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon01:07 local · Sat, Sat 4 Sept · Moon 19°