Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 · 02:15 local in London
2017-08-15 01:15 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 02:15 local time in London on 15 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
23°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
15 Aug
2017
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 (23°) 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 02:15 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:16
Next moonset
14:35
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2017
21
New Moon
Not visible19:30 local · Mon, Mon 21 Aug · Moon 5°
Aug 2017
29
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon09:13 local · Tue, Tue 29 Aug · Moon -45°
Sept 2017
6
Full Moon
Below horizon08:03 local · Wed, Wed 6 Sept · Moon -16°
Sept 2017
13
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon07:25 local · Wed, Wed 13 Sept · Moon 56°