Last Quarter Moon
Monday, 30 August 2021 · 08:13 local in London
2021-08-30 07:13 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 08:13 local time in London on 30 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
55°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
30 Aug
2021
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 (55°) 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 08:13 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
23:05
Next moonset
15:04
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2021
7
New Moon
Not visible01:52 local · Tue, Tue 7 Sept · Moon -27°
Sept 2021
13
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:39 local · Mon, Mon 13 Sept · Moon 4°
Sept 2021
21
Full Moon
Above horizon00:55 local · Tue, Tue 21 Sept · Moon 33°
Sept 2021
29
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:57 local · Wed, Wed 29 Sept · Moon 38°