Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 August 2173 · 06:32 local in London
2173-08-30 05:32 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 06:32 local time in London on 30 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
64°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Aug
2173
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 (64°) 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 06:32 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
22:34
Next moonset
15:41
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2173
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New Moon
Not visible10:26 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon 35°
Sept 2173
15
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon00:45 local · Wed, Wed 15 Sept · Moon -22°
Sept 2173
21
Full Moon
Below horizon15:38 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon -29°
Sept 2173
28
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:37 local · Tue, Tue 28 Sept · Moon 3°