Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 18 August 2166 · 08:26 local in London
2166-08-18 07:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:26 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
47°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
18 Aug
2166
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 (47°) 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 08:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:02
Next moonset
14:20
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2166
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New Moon
Not visible17:19 local · Mon, Mon 25 Aug · Moon 24°
Sept 2166
2
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:58 local · Tue, Tue 2 Sept · Moon 15°
Sept 2166
10
Full Moon
Above horizon00:56 local · Wed, Wed 10 Sept · Moon 31°
Sept 2166
16
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:11 local · Tue, Tue 16 Sept · Moon -5°