Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 5 August 2170 · 02:29 local in London
2170-08-05 01:29 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:29 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
25°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Aug
2170
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 (25°) 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 02:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
23:55
Next moonset
14:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2170
12
New Moon
Not visible08:43 local · Sun, Sun 12 Aug · Moon 28°
Aug 2170
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon23:21 local · Sat, Sat 18 Aug · Moon -2°
Aug 2170
26
Full Moon
Below horizon13:53 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon -53°
Sept 2170
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:01 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon -15°