Last Quarter Moon
Wednesday, 28 August 2165 · 16:20 local in London
2165-08-28 15:20 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 16:20 local time in London on 28 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
28 Aug
2165
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 16:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:38
Next moonset
15:11
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2165
5
New Moon
Not visible15:50 local · Thu, Thu 5 Sept · Moon 32°
Sept 2165
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon15:47 local · Fri, Fri 13 Sept · Moon 9°
Sept 2165
20
Full Moon
Below horizon08:14 local · Fri, Fri 20 Sept · Moon -14°
Sept 2165
27
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon04:26 local · Fri, Fri 27 Sept · Moon 45°