Last Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 August 2158 · 04:20 local in London
2158-08-17 03:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 04:20 local time in London on 17 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
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Aug
2158
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 (50°) 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 04:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:01
Next moonset
15:27
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2158
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New Moon
Not visible03:02 local · Thu, Thu 24 Aug · Moon -25°
Sept 2158
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First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:01 local · Fri, Fri 1 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2158
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Full Moon
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15
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:30 local · Fri, Fri 15 Sept · Moon 50°