Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 4 August 2018 · 19:18 local in London
2018-08-04 18:18 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 19:18 local time in London on 4 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
-28°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
4 Aug
2018
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
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
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 19:18 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
00:05
Next moonset
14:43
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2018
11
New Moon
Not visible10:58 local · Sat, Sat 11 Aug · Moon 46°
Aug 2018
18
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon08:49 local · Sat, Sat 18 Aug · Moon -46°
Aug 2018
26
Full Moon
Below horizon12:56 local · Sun, Sun 26 Aug · Moon -51°
Sept 2018
3
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:37 local · Mon, Mon 3 Sept · Moon 39°