Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 23 August 2019 · 15:56 local in London
2019-08-23 14:56 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:56 local time in London on 23 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
-13°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
23 Aug
2019
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 15:56 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:31
Next moonset
15:22
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2019
30
New Moon
Not visible11:37 local · Fri, Fri 30 Aug · Moon 46°
Sept 2019
6
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:11 local · Fri, Fri 6 Sept · Moon -46°
Sept 2019
14
Full Moon
Above horizon05:33 local · Sat, Sat 14 Sept · Moon 7°
Sept 2019
22
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:41 local · Sun, Sun 22 Sept · Moon 42°