Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 7 August 2015 · 03:03 local in London
2015-08-07 02:03 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 03:03 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
30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
7 Aug
2015
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 (30°) 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 03:03 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
14:28
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2015
14
New Moon
Not visible15:54 local · Fri, Fri 14 Aug · Moon 36°
Aug 2015
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:31 local · Sat, Sat 22 Aug · Moon 18°
Aug 2015
29
Full Moon
Below horizon19:35 local · Sat, Sat 29 Aug · Moon 0°
Sept 2015
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:54 local · Sat, Sat 5 Sept · Moon 31°