Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 7 August 2159 · 00:42 local in London
2159-08-06 23:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 00:42 local time in London on 7 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
15°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2159
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 (15°) 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 00:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:25
Next moonset
15:16
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2159
13
New Moon
Not visible15:56 local · Mon, Mon 13 Aug · Moon 36°
Aug 2159
20
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:50 local · Mon, Mon 20 Aug · Moon 10°
Aug 2159
29
Full Moon
Above horizon00:17 local · Wed, Wed 29 Aug · Moon 32°
Sept 2159
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:06 local · Wed, Wed 5 Sept · Moon 62°