Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 11 August 2020 · 17:45 local in London
2020-08-11 16:45 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 17:45 local time in London on 11 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
11 Aug
2020
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 17:45 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:39
Next moonset
15:03
Next events
Calendar →Aug 2020
19
New Moon
Not visible03:42 local · Wed, Wed 19 Aug · Moon -15°
Aug 2020
25
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon18:58 local · Tue, Tue 25 Aug · Moon 19°
Sept 2020
2
Full Moon
Below horizon06:22 local · Wed, Wed 2 Sept · Moon -3°
Sept 2020
10
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:26 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon 39°